[Apnic-announce] ICANN 2011 Nominating Committee Announces Selections
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ICANN 2011 Nominating Committee Announces Selections
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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Nominating Committee (NomCom) has completed its selections for eight
leadership positions within the ICANN structure.
APNIC is pleased to congratulate the following candidates from the Asia
Pacific region on their appointments.
Judith Duavit Vazquez, Philippines, has been appointed to the Board of
Directors. Ms Vazquez is the Founder and Chairman of PHCOLO Inc., the
Philippines telecommunications cross connection site.
Dr Hong Xue, China, has been appointed to the Country Code Names
Supporting Organisation (ccNSO) Council. Dr Xue is a Professor of Law
and the Director of the Institute for Internet Policy and Law at Beijing
Normal University.
Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Malaysia, has been appointed to the At-Large
Advisory Committee (ALAC). Ms Rahim is the Founder and Managing Director
of Compass Rose Snd Bhd, providing strategic advice and solutions toward
enhancing organizational performance, learning, and impact.
The NomCom's Chair, Adam Peake, said "The NomCom had to choose from a
very strong applicant pool, with many highly qualified candidates for
every position, including a record number of female applicants."
We look forward to supporting these three members of the Asia Pacific
Internet community in their capacities as part of the ICANN leadership.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-05aug11-en.htm
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APNIC Secretariat secretariat at apnic dot net
Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Tel: +61 7 3858 3100
PO Box 3646 South Brisbane, QLD 4101 Australia Fax: +61 7 3858 3199
6 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, QLD http://www.apnic.net
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