Nigel Hickson
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| Country: | UK |
| Email: | Nigel.Hickson[at]bis.gsi.gov.uk |
Nigel Hickson is an expert on Technology Policy Development. He is the current ICANN's Vice President for Europe. He was appointed by the ICANN Board on January 2012. Nigel held different technology related positions for the governments of Bermuda and United Kingdom for more than 30 years.[1]
Career Background
In 1982, Nigel worked for the United Kingdom's Department of Trade and Industry. He was assigned to a department responsible in high technology goods exports control. He was then appointed to lead a team working on commercial information security and information technology standards after the changes in the financial services regulation. He helped in the development of e-business-related legislation particularly the E-commerce Act and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIP) Act.He also initiated the introduction of an accredited certification system and the review standard for BS 7799 (Information Security Management Standard). In 2000, he joined the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as head of the E-Business Group. In 2001, he joined the government of Bermuda as adviser for e-Commerce. He evaluated the regulations affecting the islands e-business and promoted its growth. [2] [3]
In 2004, he returned to United Kingdom's and joined Department of Business, Innovation and Skills as Head of the Global ICT Policy and Regulatory Issues.He represented UK on Internet discussions of the G8 and worked on the ITU Plenipotentiary and the EU Communications and Spectrum Framework. Before joining the international internet governing body, Nigel position was transferred to Department of Culture, Media and Sports.[4]
Education
Nigel holds a Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the University of London. [5]
Other Activities and Interests
Nigel is a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers and active in the scouts movement of the United Kingdom. He loves walking and cycling.[6]
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