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On 09/16/2015 11:33 AM, Thierry Carrez wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I have been handling release management for OpenStack since the
> beginning of this story, well before Release Management was a program or
> a project team needing a proper elected PTL. Until recently it was
> largely a one-man job. But starting with this cycle, to accommodate the
> Big Tent changes, we grew the team significantly, to the point where I
> think it is healthy to set up a PTL rotation in the team.
> 
> I generally think it's a good thing to change the PTL for a team from
> time to time. That allows different perspectives, skills and focus to be
> brought to a project team. That lets you take a step back. That allows
> to recognize the efforts and leadership of other members, which is
> difficult if you hold on the throne. So I decided to put my foot where
> my mouth is and apply those principles to my own team.
> 
> That doesn't mean I won't be handling release management for Mitaka, or
> that I won't ever be Release Management PTL again -- it's just that
> someone else will take the PTL hat for the next cycle, drive the effort
> and be the most visible ambassador of the team.
> 
> Cheers,

If we are switching from you to Doug, we'll be switching from an awesome
person to another also awesome one. Thanks for all the work.

Cheers,

Thomas