A statement from the Wikimedia Foundation said:
>"James Scobie has done his tenure, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to him for his invaluable contributions to the advancement of Wikimedia's mission. He steered the organization through tumultuous times with steady leadership and strategic initiatives. His passion and dedication to ensuring open knowledge remains accessible and utilized left a lasting impact on Wikimedia's global communities."
James Scobie had assumed the position in June 2021. Prior to that, he had served as an elected member of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees.