From: eclipse-pmc <eclipse-pmc-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of Ed Merks via eclipse-pmc <eclipse-pmc@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 11:58 AM
To: eclipse-pmc@xxxxxxxxxxx <eclipse-pmc@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Ed Merks <ed.merks@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [eclipse-pmc] Stepping down from PMC membership
Hello all,
Due to personal reasons, I would like to step down from the Eclipse PMC. I have discussed my decision with other PMC members, and they have accepted it. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow PMC members for their support and collaboration
throughout my time on the PMC.
As my successor, I would like to propose Manoj Palat. Manoj is one of the JDT leads and has been actively involved in the Working Group Committee, the Java Experts Group, and other Eclipse initiatives. He brings considerable experience with both the Eclipse
ecosystem and JDT in particular, and I believe he would be a strong addition to the PMC.
I request that the PMC Council consider this proposal and initiate the necessary vote to take this forward.
Thanks for all the year Jay, enjoy your next adventures!
Welcome Manoj, I'm looking forward for some new blood in the PMC!
Best regards,
Alex
Regards,
Jay