Ben Wallis

Organization:	Microsoft
Affiliation:	GNSO
Stakeholder Group(s):	,|xyz|xyz| }}
Region:	North America
Country:	United States
Email:	bewallis [at] microsoft.com
LinkedIn:	Ben Wallis

Ben is a Regulatory Policy Analyst focused on connectivity including Internet governance and spectrum policy. As a firm supporter of the multi-stakeholder model, Microsoft is generally interested in the success and evolution of ICANN following the IANA transition. As a member of the Business Constituency, he is following issues such as Universal Acceptance, Brand TLDs and the future of WHOIS. Ben previously worked in the International Team of the UK communications regulator, Ofcom, where his roles included Vice-Chair of the OECD’s Communications and Infrastructure Services Policy working party, and Co-Chair of BEREC’s Net Neutrality working group.

Generic Names Supporting Organization. Develops and recommends to the Board substantive policies relating to generic top-level domains and other responsibilities set forth in the Bylaws (ICANN Bylaws).

Internet Assigned Numbers Authority