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A '''CEO Search Committee''' is formed when the [[ICANN Board]] of Directors officially begins the process to search for and select ICANN's next President and Chief Executive Officer.
==Third CEO Search Committee==
On 27 February 2023, during a Special Meeting, the ICANN Board approved the establishment of a President and CEO Search Committee to plan and execute a strategy to identify and recommend a pool of viable candidates to the full Board for the selection of ICANN's next leader.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-board-forms-a-ceo-search-committee-seeks-community-input-at-icann76-02-03-2023-en ICANN Board Forms CEO Search Committee, Announcments, ICANN]</ref>
===Members===
The Board appointed eight members to serve on the committee:
* [[Chris Chapman]] (Chair)
* [[Sarah Deutsch]] (Vice Chair)
* [[Tripti Sinha]]
* [[Becky Burr]]
* [[Christian Kaufmann]]
* [[Sajidur Rahman]]
* [[Leon Sanchez]]
* [[Katrina Sataki]]
==Second CEO Search Committee==
==Second CEO Search Committee==
[[Njeri Rionge]], a former ICANN Director and founder of Wananchi Online, an ISP in East Africa, and Ignite Consulting, a business consultancy firm, expressed her desire to apply as ICANN CEO. Her application to the position was published by [[Sophia Bekele]], CEO of [[DotConnectAfrica]] (DCA). [[Lesley Cowley]], CEO of [[Nominet]] and current chairperson of [[ccNSO]] was also rumored as one of the possible applicants to the position.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/first-icann-ceo-candidate-revealed/ First ICANN CEO candidate revealed]</ref>
[[Njeri Rionge]], a former ICANN Director and founder of Wananchi Online, an ISP in East Africa, and Ignite Consulting, a business consultancy firm, expressed her desire to apply as ICANN CEO. Her application to the position was published by [[Sophia Bekele]], CEO of [[DotConnectAfrica]] (DCA). [[Lesley Cowley]], CEO of [[Nominet]] and current chairperson of [[ccNSO]] was also rumored as one of the possible applicants to the position.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/first-icann-ceo-candidate-revealed/ First ICANN CEO candidate revealed]</ref>
It was reported on February 21st, several days after the application period ended, that Odgers Berndtson had collected more than 100 applications for the position, with candidates coming in from community referrals, the ad in ''The Economist'', and the firm's outreach. The firm then interviewed 27 of these applicants and submitted the results to the CEO Search Committee. The Committee proceeded to interview 16 of these candidates via teleconference and planned to interview a subset of this group face to face. Following the face to face interviews, the Committee planned to present a smaller subset for intensive interviewing by the ICANN Board. The Committee anticipated that the Board would announce its final decision by mid-April.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ CEO Search Committee, icann.org]</ref> By late March, the pool was narrowed down to six applicants<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/03/21/final-six-icann-ceo The final six for the ICANN CEO job, dot-nxt.com]</ref> and by the beginning of April, the pool had been narrowed to four, none of which had any hands-on experience with ICANN.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/04/09/final-four-icann-ceo The final four for the ICANN CEO job, dot-nxt.com]</ref>
It was reported on February 21st, several days after the application period ended, that Odgers Berndtson had collected more than 100 applications for the position, with candidates coming in from community referrals, the ad in ''The Economist'', and the firm's outreach. The firm then interviewed 27 of these applicants and submitted the results to the CEO Search Committee. The Committee proceeded to interview 16 of these candidates via teleconference and planned to interview a subset of this group face-to-face. Following the face-to-face interviews, the Committee planned to present a smaller subset for intensive interviewing by the ICANN Board. The Committee anticipated that the Board would announce its final decision by mid-April.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ CEO Search Committee, icann.org]</ref> By late March, the pool was narrowed down to six applicants<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/03/21/final-six-icann-ceo The final six for the ICANN CEO job, dot-nxt.com]</ref> and by the beginning of April, the pool had been narrowed to four, none of which had any hands-on experience with ICANN.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/04/09/final-four-icann-ceo The final four for the ICANN CEO job, dot-nxt.com]</ref>
It was announced at [[ICANN 44]] on Friday, June 22, that the new CEO would be [[Fadi Chehade]], who had served as the CEO of Vocado, a company providing cloud-based administrative software for educational institutions.<ref>[http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/22/internet-names-ceo-idINL5E8HM8YL20120622 Internet domain body names new chief executive, reuters.com]</ref> Current COO [[Akram Attalah]] served as interim CEO until Chehade took over the post in October 2012. During the next CEO search, [[Akram Atallah]] again acted as interim CEO. The CEO Search Committee selected [[Göran Marby]], who took office in May 2016.
It was announced at [[ICANN 44]] on Friday, June 22, that the new CEO would be [[Fadi Chehade]], who had served as the CEO of Vocado, a company providing cloud-based administrative software for educational institutions.<ref>[http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/22/internet-names-ceo-idINL5E8HM8YL20120622 Internet domain body names new chief executive, reuters.com]</ref> Current COO [[Akram Attalah]] served as interim CEO until Chehade took over the post in October 2012. During the next CEO search, [[Akram Atallah]] again acted as interim CEO. The CEO Search Committee selected [[Göran Marby]], who took office in May 2016.
===Criteria===
===Criteria===
At [[ICANN 42]] in Dakar, the committee held an open session to consult with the community on the process and criteria used for the selection of the next CEO. They also set up an email address to receive input, with a deadline of November 15th 2011.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ CEO Search Committee, icann.org]</ref>
At [[ICANN 42]] in Dakar, the committee held an open session to consult with the community on the process and criteria used for the selection of the next CEO. They also set up an email address to receive input, with a deadline of November 15th, 2011.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ CEO Search Committee, icann.org]</ref>
====Public Comments====
====Public Comments====
* [[Jonathan Zuck]] argued that ICANN is being run like a monopoly, which it is not. He stated that the organization is at a critical point of transition, and the next CEO needs to be able to turn it around and run it properly.
* [[Jonathan Zuck]] argued that ICANN is being run like a monopoly, which it is not. He stated that the organization is at a critical point of transition, and the next CEO needs to be able to turn it around and run it properly.
* The next speaker, [[Roelof Meijer]], agreed, saying that a major criterion for the next CEO should be the ability to improve the quality and performance of ICANN.
* The next speaker, [[Roelof Meijer]], agreed, saying that a major criterion for the next CEO should be the ability to improve the quality and performance of ICANN.
* [[Roland Perry]] asked whether a requirement for the next CEO would be to have attended at least one [[ICANN Meeting]], and whether the person must be an American citizen. The answer to both questions was no, however, the person must legally be able to work in the State of California.
* [[Roland Perry]] asked whether a requirement for the next CEO would be to have attended at least one [[ICANN Meeting]] and whether the person must be an American citizen. The answer to both questions was no, however, the person must legally be able to work in the State of California.
* [[Elliot Noss]] reiterated the importance of hiring a person and not a set of qualities. He also emphasized the importance that the next ICANN CEO be someone with a deep connection to and understanding of the Internet, who would serve the role better due to their emotional investment.
* [[Elliot Noss]] reiterated the importance of hiring a person and not a set of qualities. He also emphasized the importance that the next ICANN CEO be someone with a deep connection to and understanding of the Internet, who would serve the role better due to their emotional investment.
* [[Bret Fausett]] commented that none of the past CEOs worked out of any of the established ICANN offices, and suggested it might be a good idea for the next CEO.
* [[Bret Fausett]] commented that none of the past CEOs worked out of any of the established ICANN offices, and suggested it might be a good idea for the next CEO.
* Issue a request for proposals from external consultants/firms to help in the selection process
* Issue a request for proposals from external consultants/firms to help in the selection process
* The ICANN Board must be on top of the selection process to maintain its openness and transparency
* The ICANN Board must be on top of the selection process to maintain its openness and transparency
* The next CEO must be chosen prior to the expiration of the term of its predecessor to ensure the continuity of leadership
* The next CEO must be chosen prior to the expiration of the term of their predecessor to ensure the continuity of leadership
On January 24, 2011, the group once again sent another letter to Dr. Crocker, expressing satisfaction regarding the mechanisms implemented by the ICANN Board in the selection process and emphasizing their observations on the following points:<ref>
On January 24, 2011, the group once again sent another letter to Dr. Crocker, expressing satisfaction regarding the mechanisms implemented by the ICANN Board in the selection process and emphasizing their observations on the following points:<ref>
====Outside Opinion====
====Outside Opinion====
One of the qualifications was frequently discussed by ICANN attendees and commentators was whether the next CEO should be an American. Those against having another American CEO argued that the organization is already so U.S.-centric that a non-American leader would bolster ICANN's international reputation. The proponents of an American CEO note that the CEO must be able to work closely with the U.S. government and command respect from American lawmakers and lobbying groups.<ref>[http://aptantech.com/2012/01/737/ ICANN's New CEO Needs to Fit the Bill, Aptantech.com]</ref>
One of the qualifications frequently discussed by ICANN attendees and commentators was whether the next CEO should be an American. Those against having another American CEO argued that the organization is already so U.S.-centric that a non-American leader would bolster ICANN's international reputation. The proponents of an American CEO note that the CEO must be able to work closely with the U.S. government and command respect from American lawmakers and lobbying groups.<ref>[http://aptantech.com/2012/01/737/ ICANN's New CEO Needs to Fit the Bill, Aptantech.com]</ref>
==First CEO Search Committee==
==First CEO Search Committee==