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The '''[[ICANN]] CEO Search Committee''' was formed following [[Rod Beckstrom]]'s August 2011 announcement that he would not continue as [[ICANN CEO|CEO]] past the fulfillment of his term, completed on 1 July 2012. The topic of CEO succession planning was first discussed at a [[ICANN Board|Board]] meeting on 17 September 2011, where they directed the [[Board Governance Committee]] to appoint members to a CEO Search Process Management Work Committee.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ CEO Search Committee, icann.org]</ref> The committee contracted with search firm Odgers Berndtson in Brussels, who will be handling application inquiries and expressions of interest.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12dec11-en.htm CEO Search Committee Progress, icann.org]</ref> In January 2012, ICANN began openly advertising the position in places such as ''The Economist.''<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-ceo-job-ad-in-the-economist-image/ ICANN CEO job ad in The Economist, domainincite.com]</ref>

The '''[[ICANN]] CEO Search Committee''' was formed following [[Rod Beckstrom]]'s August 2011 announcement that he would not continue as [[ICANN CEO|CEO]] past the fulfillment of his term, completed on 1 July 2012. The topic of CEO succession planning was first discussed at a [[ICANN Board|Board]] meeting on 17 September 2011, where they directed the [[Board Governance Committee]] to appoint members to a CEO Search Process Management Work Committee.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ CEO Search Committee, icann.org]</ref> The committee contracted with search firm Odgers Berndtson in Brussels, who will be handling application inquiries and expressions of interest.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12dec11-en.htm CEO Search Committee Progress, icann.org]</ref> In January 2012, ICANN began openly advertising the position in places such as ''The Economist.''<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-ceo-job-ad-in-the-economist-image/ ICANN CEO job ad in The Economist, domainincite.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.  

==Members==

===Members===

At a Board meeting on 11 October 2011, the BGC announced the following members, which were approved by the Board:

At a Board meeting on 11 October 2011, the BGC announced the following members, which were approved by the Board:

* [[Rajasekhar Ramaraj]]<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ CEO Search Committee, icann.org]</ref>

* [[Rajasekhar Ramaraj]]<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ CEO Search Committee, icann.org]</ref>

==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====

The following [[Public Comment]]s were received during the open forum held in Dakar:

The following [[Public Comment]]s were received during the open forum held in Dakar:

* [[Marilyn Cade]] suggested that even when the CEO Search Committee is not able to turn to the public for input on the search process, they should turn to members of [[SG]]s [[Constituency|constituencies]], [[AC|advisory committees]], etc, for general feedback. She also suggested that feedback continue once the CEO has been appointed, to review the CEO continuously.<ref>[http://audio.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/ceo-succession-24oct11-en.mp3 CEO Succession Process Public Forum, 10/24/11 (audio)]</ref><ref>[http://dakar42.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/transcript-ceo-succession-forum-24oct11-en.txt CEO Succession Process Public Forum, 10/24/11 (transcript)]</ref>

* [[Marilyn Cade]] suggested that even when the CEO Search Committee is not able to turn to the public for input on the search process, they should turn to members of [[SG]]s [[Constituency|constituencies]], [[AC|advisory committees]], etc, for general feedback. She also suggested that feedback continue once the CEO has been appointed, to review the CEO continuously.<ref>[http://audio.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/ceo-succession-24oct11-en.mp3 CEO Succession Process Public Forum, 10/24/11 (audio)]</ref><ref>[http://dakar42.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/transcript-ceo-succession-forum-24oct11-en.txt CEO Succession Process Public Forum, 10/24/11 (transcript)]</ref>

==Letters to ICANN==

===Letters to ICANN===

In November 2011, an open letter addressed to ICANN Chairman Dr. [[Steve Crocker|Stephen Crocker]] was published by a group of friends of ICANN who recognized the additional responsibility of the ICANN Board to properly select the next CEO. The group noted that the ICANN Board needs to uphold its [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder model]] given that some entities are actively trying to put current internet governance at risk. The group reminded ICANN to implement the recommendations of the [[ATRT|Accountability and Transparency Review Team]] (ATRT) to adopt more transparent and accountable mechanisms for selecting the next CEO. They also recommended the following:<ref>  

In November 2011, an open letter addressed to ICANN Chairman Dr. [[Steve Crocker|Stephen Crocker]] was published by a group of friends of ICANN who recognized the additional responsibility of the ICANN Board to properly select the next CEO. The group noted that the ICANN Board needs to uphold its [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder model]] given that some entities are actively trying to put current internet governance at risk. The group reminded ICANN to implement the recommendations of the [[ATRT|Accountability and Transparency Review Team]] (ATRT) to adopt more transparent and accountable mechanisms for selecting the next CEO. They also recommended the following:<ref>  

[http://serenidee.over-blog.com/article-icann-s-next-ceo-an-open-letter-84566210.html Selecting ICANN's Next CEO: An Open Letter]</ref>

[http://serenidee.over-blog.com/article-icann-s-next-ceo-an-open-letter-84566210.html Selecting ICANN's Next CEO: An Open Letter]</ref>

* The selection of candidates must be advertised internationally through regional and global media

* The selection of candidates must be advertised internationally through regional and global media

* 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 maintaining 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 its predecessor to ensure the continuity of leadership

* ICANN advertised the vacancy for the ICANN CEO position in ''The Economist'', a weekly international publication

* ICANN advertised the vacancy for the ICANN CEO position in ''The Economist'', a weekly international publication

The group also noted that ICANN's advertisement in the Economist did not include the ICANN is a not-for profit organization and the phrase "private-sector led multistakeholder organization instead it said that ICANN fulfilled its mandate by "engaging in a global community of thousands of actively participating stakeholders" with a role in keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. The group commented that the sentence seemed to weaken the multistakeholder principle.  

The group also noted that ICANN's advertisement in the Economist did not include that ICANN is a not-for-profit organization and the phrase "private-sector led multistakeholder organization instead it said that ICANN fulfilled its mandate by "engaging in a global community of thousands of actively participating stakeholders" with a role in keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. The group commented that the sentence seemed to weaken the multistakeholder principle.  

In response, Dr. Crocker expressed his appreciation that the group was monitoring the selection process and informed the group that the ICANN Board received a strong response from highly qualified candidates. He also acknowledged that the comments they provided were good and the absence of the words "not-for-profit" was unfortunate, as it would have complemented the words "public service," which are "fundamental to the nature of ICANN."<ref>[http://serenidee.over-blog.com/article-selecting-icann-s-next-ceo-letter-2-98206997.html Selecting ICANN's CEO Letter 2]</ref>

In response, Dr. Crocker expressed his appreciation that the group was monitoring the selection process and informed the group that the ICANN Board received a strong response from highly qualified candidates. He also acknowledged that the comments they provided were good and the absence of the words "not-for-profit" was unfortunate, as it would have complemented the words "public service," which are "fundamental to the nature of ICANN."<ref>[http://serenidee.over-blog.com/article-selecting-icann-s-next-ceo-letter-2-98206997.html Selecting ICANN's CEO Letter 2]</ref>

===Final Criteria===

====Final Criteria====

The job description can be found [http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ceo-job-description-12dec11-en.pdf here]. The criteria decided upon by the search committee was divided into four categories: Professional, Personal, Technical, and The Internet Governance Ecosystem. The following are examples of each facet:

The job description can be found [http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ceo-job-description-12dec11-en.pdf here]. The criteria decided upon by the search committee were divided into four categories: Professional, Personal, Technical, and The Internet Governance Ecosystem. The following are examples of each facet:

'''Professional'''

'''Professional'''

At the CEO Succession Forum in Dakar, the committee also mentioned that no member of the current or incoming [[ICANN Board|Board]] will apply or be considered under any circumstance for the position of CEO.<ref>[http://dakar42.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/transcript-ceo-succession-forum-24oct11-en.txt Transcript: CEO Succession Forum, 24 October 2011]</ref>

At the CEO Succession Forum in Dakar, the committee also mentioned that no member of the current or incoming [[ICANN Board|Board]] will apply or be considered under any circumstance for the position of CEO.<ref>[http://dakar42.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/transcript-ceo-succession-forum-24oct11-en.txt Transcript: CEO Succession Forum, 24 October 2011]</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 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>