Goodbye and the why

This week I handed in my notice at Rackspace which has been the seed of my career and a place that I love and respect enormously. I first walked in the door at Rackspace over 10 years ago when there were 15 people and the DC was accessible via Micro Scooter. I leave behind an amazing group of 1000+ very smart people and a market leading brand which I’m sure will re-enter the acquisition rumour mill not long from now. I’m taking on a mega exciting role as the second employee in EMEA for WP Engine… Why?

  1. Personal growth – A long term goal of mine is to lead a business. The opportunity to build a company from 2 people upwards under the tutelage of Fabio Torlini is a perfect match.
  2. Industry changes – I want to stay in the value creation zone by going further up the technology stack, away from the commoditised world of IaaS.
  3. Fun – 120% YoY company growth in a sprinting technology that powers 23% of the internet will be one hell of a ride!
 

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