started building websites in the mid-1990s. What began as curiosity turned into a career — and eventually into +Pluswerk, a network of TYPO3-focused agencies that I have been leading as CEO for over six years.
But this is not about +Pluswerk. This is about TYPO3.
I know what it feels like to explain to a client why TYPO3 is the right choice. I know the frustration when great community work goes unnoticed. And I know how much energy people invest — as contributors, extension developers, event organisers or educators — often without recognition.
I have seen this across teams in Germany, Austria and Romania. The passion is the same everywhere. The challenges, too.
I am not running because I have all the answers. I am running because I believe the board should listen more — and then act on what it hears.
Too often, decisions feel distant. Members wonder: "What happened? Why? And what does it mean for me?"
That needs to change. My three commitments:
1. You deserve transparency
Not just annual reports — real, regular updates that explain what was decided and why. If I ask you to invest your time and money in a membership, you should see and feel the value.
2. Less talk, more delivery
I have spent my career turning plans into results. The same should apply to board work. 80 % delivered is better than 100 % announced. Clear priorities. Reliable follow-through. No strategy theatre.
3. Your reality belongs in the boardroom
Whether you are a freelancer shipping extensions, an agency running client projects, or a contributor improving the core — your experience matters for board decisions. Not as a token consultation, but as a genuine feedback loop.
What drives me
TYPO3 is a powerful product built by a remarkable community. In a market shaped by AI, automation and constant change, that combination is our greatest strength.
I want to help protect it — by making the Association more transparent, more responsive and more useful to the people who make TYPO3 what it is. To all of you.
Image (c) Markus Luigs
Germany
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