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He represented [[ICANN]] board on the issue of "morality and public order objections" infront of US government.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/details-of-icanns-government-showdown-emerge/ DomainInCite]</ref> He is also a member of [[OPOC]] Working Group | He represented [[ICANN]] board on the issue of "morality and public order objections" infront of US government.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/details-of-icanns-government-showdown-emerge/ DomainInCite]</ref> He is also a member of [[OPOC]] Working Group and a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He was elected as chair of [[DNSO]] and [[GNSO]] Councill in 2002. In 2006, [[GNSO]] selected him as a board member for [[ICANN]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/biog/tonkin.htm ICANN]</ref> | ||
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Dr. Bruce Tonkin is the Chief Strategy Officer of Melbourne IT. He plans the strategies for long term benefit of the company.[1] Recently, in June 2011, he has been appointed as Vice Chair of ICANN.[2]
Past Experience
Mr Tonkin joined Melbourne IT in 1999 as Chief Technology Officer. Prior to this he has worked as:
- Chief Technology Officer at WebCentral.
- Deputy Director, ANSPAG at Monash University.
- Consultant at AT&T Bell Laboratories.
He represented ICANN board on the issue of "morality and public order objections" infront of US government.[4] He is also a member of OPOC Working Group and a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He was elected as chair of DNSO and GNSO Councill in 2002. In 2006, GNSO selected him as a board member for ICANN.[5]
Education
Bruce has a degree of Bachelor of Engineering. He is also a PhD in electrical and electronic engineering.[6]
Events
On the behalf of Melbourne IT he has participated in ICANN meetings since 2002 and has been on its board of directors since 2007.[7][8] He manages his company's participation in international internet bodies including GNSO meetings.[9]