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− | '''Ben Wallis''' is a Regulatory Policy Analyst focused on connectivity including Internet governance and spectrum policy at [[Microsoft]]. As a firm supporter of the multi-stakeholder model, Wallis and Microsoft are generally interested in the success and evolution of ICANN following the IANA transition. | + | '''Ben Wallis''' is a Regulatory Policy Analyst focused on connectivity including Internet governance and spectrum policy at [[Microsoft]]. As a firm supporter of the multi-stakeholder model, Ben and Microsoft are generally interested in the success and evolution of ICANN following the IANA transition. |
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− | Wallis is a member of the [[Internet Governance Forum]]'s (IGF) Multistakeholder Advisory Committee (MAG). He is currently serving his second term after being selected for 2018.
| + | Ben was a member of the [[Internet Governance Forum]]'s (IGF) Multistakeholder Advisory Committee (MAG) from 2018-2020. |
| ==Career History== | | ==Career History== |
− | Wallis 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.
| + | 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. |
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| ==ICANN and Internet Governance Participation== | | ==ICANN and Internet Governance Participation== |
| As a member of the Business Constituency, he is following issues such as [[Universal Acceptance]], [[Brand TLD|Brand TLDs]] and the future of [[WHOIS]]. | | As a member of the Business Constituency, he is following issues such as [[Universal Acceptance]], [[Brand TLD|Brand TLDs]] and the future of [[WHOIS]]. |