ICANN CEO
The ICANN CEO serves as ICANN's primary representative and spokesperson to the media and the global Internet community. He or she works directly with the ICANN Board, staff, and liaises with other organizations in order to ensure that ICANN's activities and programs are implemented effectively and efficiently and operate in accordance with the rules, regulations, and core values of the organization. In addition, he or she is also responsible for maintaining a good, trusting relationship with the different partners and constituencies of ICANN, and for actively advocating and promoting the bottom-up, multistakeholder policy development process within ICANN. The CEO will also supervise the financial planning in developing an annual operating budget for the organization.[1]
Current CEO
Past CEOs
- Sally Costerton, December 2022[3] - December 2024 (Interim)[2]
- Göran Marby, May 2016-December 2022[3]
- Akram Atallah, April-May 2016 (Interim)
- Fadi Chehadé, October 2012-March 2016
- Akram Atallah, July-October 2012 (Interim)[4]
- Rod Beckstrom, July 2009-July 2012
- Paul Twomey, March 2003-June 2009
- Stuart Lynn, March 2001-March 2003
- Michael Roberts, October 1998-March 2001
ICANN's President is the Chief Executive Officer of ICANN Organization. The person holding this position is responsible for the operation and daily management of the organization. The President executes the strategic decisions of the ICANN Board and holds an ex officio seat on the Board.
Establishment & Mandate
The office of the President derives its existence and authority from Article 15.4 of the ICANN Bylaws:[5]
The President shall be ICANN's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in charge of all of its activities and business. All other officers and staff shall report to the President or his or her delegate unless stated otherwise in these Bylaws. The President shall serve as an ex officio Director and shall have all the same rights and privileges as any Director. The President shall be empowered to call special meetings of the Board as set forth herein, and shall discharge all other duties as may be required by these Bylaws and from time to time may be assigned by the Board.[5]
Article 15.8 authorizes the President to reimburse personal expenses of other ICANN Officers incurred in the conduct of ICANN-related work or activities.[5]
Term of Office and Review
Office of the CEO
The office of the CEO is a key part of ICANN Organization. Its leadership roles include:
- President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Sally Costerton
- Executive Assistant to the CEO
- Senior Manager, Office of the CEO
Term
The President's term is determined by the Executive Services Agreement between the President and ICANN.[6] The Board Governance Guidelines specify that the President's performance should be reviewed by the Compensation Committee on an annual basis (at a minimum).[7] The Guidelines also articulate the need for succession planning and development of professional candidates for the presidency and other senior executive roles.[7]
References
- ↑ Job Description: ICANN CEO
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 ICANN: ICANN Selects Next President and CEO
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 ICANN: Göran Marby Steps Down as ICANN President and CEO
- ↑ From Roberts to Chehade: CEOs at ICANN
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Article 15, ICANN Bylaws
- ↑ Resolution extending term of Executive Service Agreement
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 ICANN Board Governance Guidelines
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