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====Criticism====

====Criticism====

Many ICANN attendees have questioned his ownership over the aforementioned achievements and instead point to a list of dubious decisions and alarming statistics. Some of his more widely criticized moves include:

Many ICANN attendees have questioned his ownership over the aforementioned achievements and instead point to a list of dubious decisions and alarming statistics. Some of his more widely criticized moves include:

* In May, 2010, Rod Beckstrom brought on [[Elad Levinson]] as a consultant, and later promoted him to VP of Organization Effectiveness. Mr. Levinson's background as a self-help, weight loss, and Buddhist-inspired psychologist and guru riled many ICANN watchers. Some interpreted it as Rod Beckstrom bringing on a personal teacher into a position of authority within the organization.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-hires-weight-loss-guru-as-vice-president/ DomainIncite.com]</ref>

* In May, 2010, Rod Beckstrom brought on [[Elad Levinson]] as a consultant, and later promoted him to VP of Organization Effectiveness. Mr. Levinson's background as a self-help, weight loss, and Buddhist-inspired psychologist and guru riled many ICANN watchers. Some interpreted it as Rod Beckstrom bringing on a personal teacher into a position of authority within the organization.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-hires-weight-loss-guru-as-vice-president/ DomainIncite.com]</ref> Internal emails from the [[GNSO]] show disagreement over whether or not the hire was appropriate, including a defense of Mr. Levinson's effectiveness that is countered with disappointment over the hire.<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg10941.html GNSO.ICANN.org]</ref>

==Career History==

==Career History==