Mitchell Baker announced today that she’s stepping down as CEO of the Mozilla Corporation.

I’ve had the opportunity to meet Mitchell on a few occasions in the past 25 years through various types of work with Firefox and Mozilla. My various involvements in Mozilla and Firefox were only ever tiny contributions when compared to the huge scope of the Mozilla project. Even so, Mitchell was always kind, attentive, and appreciative.

It can’t be easy leading a large organization that operations so in-the-open, as Mozilla does. You are even more open to criticism than leaders of any other organization due to the transparency. I’ve never had any doubt that Mitchell was leading with the mission of an open and inclusive internet close to her heart. I’ve always felt Mitchell Baker has wise person, on top of being smart and kind. I don’t call many people ‘wise’.

I’m glad Mitchell will still be involved in Mozilla back in her role as Executive Chairwoman, but wish her well wherever her life takes her.