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'''Marc Van Wesemael''' is the CEO of [[EURid]], the [[TLD]] operator for [[.eu]]. He | '''Marc Van Wesemael''' is the CEO of [[EURid]], the [[TLD]] operator for [[.eu]]. He has expressed optimism about [[.eu]] and looks forward to its great success with [[IDN]]s, although he is concerned that IDN implementation might be tricky, as there would be a lot of chances for misconception in alphabets of similar laguages.<ref>[http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/analysis/1946607/eurid-boss-cautious-generic-domain-names-dnssec V3]</ref> | ||
Besides mainly working in internet industry, he has worked in software and telecom industries as a Consultant and in Marketing and General Sales as a Manager. Prior to joining EURid, Van Wesemael served as General Manager at [[DNS Belgium]] for more than 10 years, ending in September 2009.<ref>[https://www.centr.org/main/news/5251-CTR.html Centr]</ref> Marc also worked with OpenRegistry.com for over 15 years.<ref>[http://www.openregistry.com/openregistrycom-announces-its-fully-flexible-and-licensable-new-gtld-solution-icann-39 OpenRegistry]</ref> Marc was nominated for 1&1 Internet AG as the best seller registrar in 2009.<ref>[http://www.telecompaper.com/news/eurid-implements-dnssec-nominates-best-registrars-for-2009 TelecomPaper]</ref> | |||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Mr. Wesemael attended Ghent University for his Engineering in Electronics. Afterwards he did his MBA | Mr. Wesemael attended Ghent University for his Engineering in Electronics. Afterwards he did his MBA a Lessius Management School.<ref>[http://www.eurid.eu/en/about/management/biographies EURid]</ref> | ||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
Marc participates in [[ICANN]] | Marc participates in [[ICANN Meetings]] on the behalf of [[EURid]].<ref>[http://www.eurid.eu/en/content/european-dignitaries-speak-icann-opening-ceremony EURid]</ref> He also attended the [[ICANN]]-[[ISOC]] joint [[ccTLD]] tutorial in Bulgaria in October, 2006.<ref>[http://www.isoc.org/educpillar/cctld/sofia.shtml ISOC]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Country: | Belgium |
| Email: | domain-admin[at]eurid.eu |
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| LinkedIn: |  [Marc Van Wesemael Marc Van Wesemael]
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Marc Van Wesemael is the CEO of EURid, the TLD operator for .eu. He has expressed optimism about .eu and looks forward to its great success with IDNs, although he is concerned that IDN implementation might be tricky, as there would be a lot of chances for misconception in alphabets of similar laguages.[1]
Besides mainly working in internet industry, he has worked in software and telecom industries as a Consultant and in Marketing and General Sales as a Manager. Prior to joining EURid, Van Wesemael served as General Manager at DNS Belgium for more than 10 years, ending in September 2009.[2] Marc also worked with OpenRegistry.com for over 15 years.[3] Marc was nominated for 1&1 Internet AG as the best seller registrar in 2009.[4]
Education[edit | edit source]
Mr. Wesemael attended Ghent University for his Engineering in Electronics. Afterwards he did his MBA a Lessius Management School.[5]
Events[edit | edit source]
Marc participates in ICANN Meetings on the behalf of EURid.[6] He also attended the ICANN-ISOC joint ccTLD tutorial in Bulgaria in October, 2006.[7]