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Added content pertaining Mr. Chehade's resignation.
Fadi's first introduction to an ICANN crowd came in June 2012 at [[ICANN 44]] in Prague, Czech Republic, where he introduced himself in a speech during the Opening Ceremony.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/25/new-icann-ceo-fadi-chehade-impresses-in-opening-session-the-internet-is-the-greatest-public-gift/ New ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade Impresses In Opening Session: “The Internet is the Greatest Public Gift”]. The Domains. Published 2012 June 25.</ref> He replaced former CEO [[Rod Beckstrom]].
Fadi's first introduction to an ICANN crowd came in June 2012 at [[ICANN 44]] in Prague, Czech Republic, where he introduced himself in a speech during the Opening Ceremony.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/25/new-icann-ceo-fadi-chehade-impresses-in-opening-session-the-internet-is-the-greatest-public-gift/ New ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade Impresses In Opening Session: “The Internet is the Greatest Public Gift”]. The Domains. Published 2012 June 25.</ref> He replaced former CEO [[Rod Beckstrom]].
On May 21, 2015, [[ICANN]] announced that Chehadé will end his tenure as president and CEO in March, 2016. In a press release, ICANN stated that Mr. Chehadé "will be available to work closely with ICANN after March 2016 to support the transition to a new leader, as well as to advise the Board on any issue they require including the implementation of the IANA Stewardship Transition from the US Government to ICANN and the technical operating community." <ref>https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-05-21-en</ref>
==ICANN==
==ICANN==
===ICANN 44 Prague===
===ICANN 44 Prague===
Mr. Chehadé first introduced himself when he was still the "incoming" CEO at [[ICANN 44]] in Prague. That meeting marked the last conference of outgoing CEO [[Rod Beckstrom]], who officially left the organization a few days later.<ref>[http://www.dynadot.com/community/blog/2012/06/meet-icann-new-ceo.html Meet ICANN New CEO]. DynaDot. Published 2012 June 27.</ref> The ICANN 44 was also addressed by interim CEO [[Akram Atallah]], who mostly promised to steer the organization, focusing on [[New gTLD Program|new gTLDs]], and prepare it for Mr. Chehadé without creating new disturbances or distractions. Mr. Chehadé stresses that he would asses the needs of ICANN from the outside over the coming months so that he can facilitate genuine consensus within the ICANN community. He promised to manage [[ICANN Staff]] with a very decision-driven mindset. He stressed two observations he had already made; the first is that ICANN is an international organization, and that it must strive to be more international. The second observation was that all his work will be mute if the organization does not deliver "excellence." At the close of his speech he made 3 pledges, they are:
Mr. Chehadé first introduced himself when he was still the "incoming" CEO at [[ICANN 44]] in Prague. That meeting marked the last conference of outgoing CEO [[Rod Beckstrom]], who officially left the organization a few days later.<ref>[http://www.dynadot.com/community/blog/2012/06/meet-icann-new-ceo.html Meet ICANN New CEO]. DynaDot. Published 2012 June 27.</ref> The ICANN 44 was also addressed by interim CEO [[Akram Atallah]], who mostly promised to steer the organization, focusing on [[New gTLD Program|new gTLDs]], and prepare it for Mr. Chehadé without creating new disturbances or distractions. Mr. Chehadé stresses that he would assess the needs of ICANN from the outside over the coming months so that he can facilitate genuine consensus within the ICANN community. He promised to manage [[ICANN Staff]] with a very decision-driven mindset. He stressed two observations he had already made; the first is that ICANN is an international organization and that it must strive to be more international. The second observation was that all his work will be mute if the organization does not deliver "excellence." At the close of his speech he made 3 pledges, they are:
# "I will listen"
# "I will listen"
# "I will be very transparent" ... "super transparent" ... "extra transparent"
# "I will be very transparent" ... "super transparent" ... "extra transparent"
* [[Akram Atallah]], interim CEO is returning to his role as COO, with expanded responsibilities, which include oversight of [[Registry]] and [[Registrar]] Services, the [[New gTLD Program|new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) program]], and security and other important activities.
* [[Akram Atallah]], interim CEO is returning to his role as COO, with expanded responsibilities, which include oversight of [[Registry]] and [[Registrar]] Services, the [[New gTLD Program|new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) program]], and security and other important activities.
* [[Tarek Kamel]], who previously lead the development of ICANN's African strategy as a Senior Advisor to the President, was appointed to the new role of Senior Advisor for Government Affairs, leading all aspects of Government Engagement. He was on the short list of consideration for the ICANN CEO position, which Mr. Chehadé went on to fill. Mr. Kamel will be based in Europe.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/09/14/icanns-new-ceo-announces-bold ICANNs New CEO Announces bold]. dot-nxt. Published 2012 September 14.</ref>
* [[Tarek Kamel]], who previously lead the development of ICANN's African strategy as a Senior Advisor to the President, was appointed to the new role of Senior Advisor for Government Affairs, leading all aspects of Government Engagement. He was on the short list of consideration for the ICANN CEO position, which Mr. Chehadé went on to fill. Mr. Kamel will be based in Europe.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/09/14/icanns-new-ceo-announces-bold ICANNs New CEO Announces bold]. dot-nxt. Published 2012 September 14.</ref>
* [[Sally Costerton]], was a new hire and was most recently CEO of Hill & Knowlton Public Relations for Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Her new role at ICANN is Head of Stakeholder Relations, which is a role that will incorporate the communications function. She was also on the short list for ICANN CEO. Ms. Costerton will be based in Europe.
* [[Sally Costerton]], was a new hire and was most recently CEO of Hill & Knowlton Public Relations for Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Her new role at ICANN is Head of Stakeholder Relations, which is a role that will incorporate the communications function. She was also on the shortlist for ICANN CEO. Ms. Costerton will be based in Europe.
All three of these executives are to report directly to Mr. Chehadé. Other executives to report directly to the CEO include: [[Kurt Pritz]], who will assume the role of Chief of Strategy, leaving the role of Senior Vice President; [[John Jeffrey]], General Counsel and Secretary of the [[ICANN Board]]; [[David Olive]], Vice President of Policy; [[Maguy Serad]], is to assume the position of VP of Contractual Compliance, being promoted from Senior Director of Contractual Compliance, with her department reporting directly to the CEO as well.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14sep12-en.htm Announcement]. ICANN. Published 2012 September 14.</ref>
All three of these executives are to report directly to Mr. Chehadé. Other executives to report directly to the CEO include: [[Kurt Pritz]], who will assume the role of Chief of Strategy, leaving the role of Senior Vice President; [[John Jeffrey]], General Counsel and Secretary of the [[ICANN Board]]; [[David Olive]], Vice President of Policy; [[Maguy Serad]], is to assume the position of VP of Contractual Compliance, being promoted from Senior Director of Contractual Compliance, with her department reporting directly to the CEO as well.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14sep12-en.htm Announcement]. ICANN. Published 2012 September 14.</ref>