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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Previously, Khaled worked as Head of Government Relations and Public Policy for the MENA region at [[Google]].<ref>http://www.tunisienumerique.com/khaled-koubaa-le-premier-tunisien-recrute-par-google/116183</ref> | Previously, Khaled worked at Meta as Public Policy Lead and previous to that as Head of Government Relations and Public Policy for the MENA region at [[Google]].<ref>http://www.tunisienumerique.com/khaled-koubaa-le-premier-tunisien-recrute-par-google/116183</ref> | ||
Khaled has technical, management, and policy experience on the Internet with more than | Khaled has technical, management, and policy experience on the Internet with more than 15 years of international experience; public-speaking experience and familiarity with Internet technologies and the policy and political environments that surround them; and advice on strategic issues involving the intersection of business, technology, and public policy on the Internet, [[Domain Name]]s, [[IP]] Addresses, e-commerce, and telecommunications. | ||
As an independent consultant, he worked for the non-profit and government sectors in the Middle East and Africa, promoting best practices in the use of information technology and providing strategic advice regarding how to choose and use the Internet and Social Media. | As an independent consultant, he worked for the non-profit and government sectors in the Middle East and Africa, promoting best practices in the use of information technology and providing strategic advice regarding how to choose and use the Internet and Social Media. | ||
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==Current Involvements== | ==Current Involvements== | ||
A full list of Khaled past and current involvements available at his web site<ref>http://koubaa.net/courses-trainings-and-volunteer-engagements/</ref> | A full list of Khaled past and current involvements available at his web site<ref>http://koubaa.net/courses-trainings-and-volunteer-engagements/</ref> | ||
* Founder and President of the [[Arab World Internet Institute]] | *Founder and President of the [[Arab World Internet Institute]] | ||
* [[ICANN Board|ICANN Board of Directors]] member | *[[ICANN Board|ICANN Board of Directors]] member | ||
* Member of the Advisory Council for Citizen Engagement at the World Bank Group | *Member of the Advisory Council for Citizen Engagement at the World Bank Group | ||
* North Africa IGF NomCom member | *North Africa IGF NomCom member | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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As a forward-thinking, accomplished Government Relations and Public Policy expert, Khaled Koubaa has engaged for 20 years in researching, defining, delivering, and coordinating key global public policy issues for companies and institutions, including Google and Facebook. Khaled is highly sought for advice and consulting on the intersection of business, technology, and public policy on the Internet, domain names, IP Address, e-Commerce, privacy, and telecommunications. He maintains a proven track record of providing clear direction on expectations and deliverables by designing outreach strategies and anticipating emerging policy issues. Khaled is proud to have earned a reputation as a motivational, influential leader and collaborator who engages with government officials and key stakeholders to bring about desired outcomes aligned with corporate interests. As an out-of-the-box thinker, Khaled is committed to developing innovative political and policy strategies to foster strong relationships with policymakers and increase the company's influence and presence on a global scale.
Career[edit | edit source]
Previously, Khaled worked at Meta as Public Policy Lead and previous to that as Head of Government Relations and Public Policy for the MENA region at Google.[1]
Khaled has technical, management, and policy experience on the Internet with more than 15 years of international experience; public-speaking experience and familiarity with Internet technologies and the policy and political environments that surround them; and advice on strategic issues involving the intersection of business, technology, and public policy on the Internet, Domain Names, IP Addresses, e-commerce, and telecommunications.
As an independent consultant, he worked for the non-profit and government sectors in the Middle East and Africa, promoting best practices in the use of information technology and providing strategic advice regarding how to choose and use the Internet and Social Media.
Internet Governance[edit | edit source]
Khaled is the Founder and President of the Arab World Internet Institute and currently represents Facebook in public policy meetings with governments in North Africa and the Middle East.[2][3] He was an ICANN Board of Directors member elected by the ICANN NomCom for a three years term from 2016 to 2019[4].
Khaled founded the Internet Society Tunisia chapter in 2006 and served as its President. He has also served on the Board of Trustees of the Internet Society[5] and regularly attends Internet-related events (ICANN, IETF, IGF). He was elected to represent the African region in the ICANN Nomination Committee[6], and also serves on the Board of Directors of AfriNIC[7], representing the North African region. Khaled participated in Internet Governance Forums in 2008, 2009, and 2012.
Education[edit | edit source]
Khaled holds a Master’s Degree in Electronic Commerce and International Procurement from Ecole Supérieure de l'Economie Numérique. He has developed in-depth knowledge in public policy and IT issues affecting the United States by attending programs and earning certifications at Harvard, MIT, University of Southern California, and Syracuse University.[8]
Current Involvements[edit | edit source]
A full list of Khaled past and current involvements available at his web site[9]
- Founder and President of the Arab World Internet Institute
- ICANN Board of Directors member
- Member of the Advisory Council for Citizen Engagement at the World Bank Group
- North Africa IGF NomCom member
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://www.tunisienumerique.com/khaled-koubaa-le-premier-tunisien-recrute-par-google/116183
- ↑ http://awii.org/
- ↑ Koubaa's LinkedIn Profile
- ↑ https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-08-29-en
- ↑ https://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-announces-new-board-trustees-1
- ↑ https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/members-ee-2013-11-12-en
- ↑ http://www.afrinic.net/services/1385-khaled-koubaa
- ↑ http://annenberg.usc.edu/school-communication/master-public-diplomacy/news/connecting-dots-usc-annenberg-holds-its-first-institute-internet-diplomacy
- ↑ http://koubaa.net/courses-trainings-and-volunteer-engagements/