There are people who simply do a job, and then there are people who become part of the very fabric of a company. Wlodek Maciejewski is, without question, the latter.
After more than 25 remarkable years of service, our Engineering Manager — mentor, innovator, and cornerstone of the Jacques Technologies engineering team — has reached a milestone well worth celebrating: retirement.
A Career That Shaped a Company
Wlodek’s journey with Jacques Technologies is one that mirrors the story of the company itself. He joined during a time when the industry was still finding its footing in the world of IP communication technology, working with the very founder of Jacques in the pioneering days. Few people can say they were there at the beginning of something truly transformative — Wlodek can.
Over the decades, he led the engineering department in varying capacities, and in doing so, left his fingerprints on multiple generations of products. His technical vision and unwavering commitment to excellence have been instrumental in taking Jacques Technologies from those early, ambitious beginnings to the globally recognised company it is today.
Through all the growth, the change, and the evolution, one thing remained constant — the family values that have always defined who we are. Wlodek embodied those values every single day.
A Legacy Written in Innovation
It is difficult to put into words just how much of what Jacques Technologies is today can be traced back to Wlodek’s contributions. He championed solutions that were, at the time, well ahead of their era — ideas and technologies that the industry would only later catch up to. In many ways, his work laid the groundwork for where the broader field of IP communications would eventually go.
True to form, right up until his very last day in the office, Wlodek was still doing what he has always done best: sharing knowledge. He spent time with his engineering team walking them through some of those earlier, groundbreaking solutions — a reminder that great engineering is not just about building things, it is about building people.
That is the mark of a true leader.
A Gift Worthy of 25 Years
As a token of our gratitude and deep appreciation, Team Jacques presented Wlodek with a very special piece of art — a carefully curated showcase honouring his 25 years of dedication and hard work.
This collection is more than a gift. It is a reflection of everything the Jacques Technologies engineering team represents: the innovation that drives us, the rich history we carry with pride, and the exciting future that lies ahead. It is a fitting tribute to a man whose contributions will continue to be felt in our products, our culture, and our people for years to come.
Farewell, Wlodek — You Will Be Truly Missed
It is with a heavy heart, but an immense sense of pride and gratitude, that Team Jacques bids farewell to Wlodek Maciejewski.
To work alongside someone for over 25 years is a privilege. To have been shaped, challenged, and inspired by them is a gift. Wlodek has been both a technical authority and a human anchor for our engineering department — and the space he leaves behind is one that simply cannot be filled, only honoured.
We hope your retirement brings you everything you deserve — rest, adventure, joy, and plenty of time to enjoy the chapters ahead.
To a happy retirement, Wlodek. From all of us at Jacques Technologies — thank you.