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===Criticism===

===Criticism===

Many ICANN attendees have questioned his ownership over the aforementioned achievements and instead point to a list of dubious decisions and alarming statistics. Some of his more widely criticized moves include:

Many ICANN participants have questioned his ownership over the aforementioned achievements and instead point to a list of dubious decisions and alarming statistics. Some of his more widely criticized moves include:

* In May, 2010, Rod Beckstrom brought on [[Elad Levinson]] as a consultant, and later promoted him to VP of Organization Effectiveness. Mr. Levinson's background as a self-help, weight loss, and Buddhist-inspired psychologist and guru riled many ICANN watchers.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-hires-weight-loss-guru-as-vice-president/ DomainIncite.com]</ref> Some interpreted it as Rod Beckstrom bringing on a personal teacher into a position of authority within the organization, and were especially irritated over the creation of new VP positions when other existing positions remained unfilled.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/03/14/yes-to-crank-vps News.Dot-Nxt.com]</ref> Internal emails from the [[GNSO]] show disagreement over whether or not the hire was appropriate, and include a defense of Mr. Levinson's effectiveness.<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg10941.html GNSO.ICANN.org]</ref>

* In May, 2010, Rod Beckstrom brought on [[Elad Levinson]] as a consultant, and later promoted him to VP of Organization Effectiveness. Mr. Levinson's background as a self-help, weight loss, and Buddhist-inspired psychologist and guru riled many ICANN watchers.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-hires-weight-loss-guru-as-vice-president/ DomainIncite.com]</ref> Some interpreted it as Rod Beckstrom bringing on a personal teacher into a position of authority within the organization, and were especially irritated over the creation of new VP positions when other existing positions remained unfilled.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/03/14/yes-to-crank-vps News.Dot-Nxt.com]</ref> Internal emails from the [[GNSO]] show disagreement over whether or not the hire was appropriate, and include a defense of Mr. Levinson's effectiveness.<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg10941.html GNSO.ICANN.org]</ref>

* Rod Beckstrom has been accused of being paid too much.<ref>[http://nigel.je/2011/08/icann-to-part-company-with-ceo-rod-beckstrom/ Nigel.ie]</ref> He had released information regarding his salary, which stands at $750,000 USD per year plus bonuses, at risk compensation, and benefits.<ref>[http://www.domainnamenews.com/icann-policy/icann-publishes-salaries-top-level-employees/7162 DomainNameNews.com]</ref>

* Rod Beckstrom has been accused of being paid too much.<ref>[http://nigel.je/2011/08/icann-to-part-company-with-ceo-rod-beckstrom/ Nigel.ie]</ref> He had released information regarding his salary, which stands at $750,000 USD per year plus bonuses, at risk compensation, and benefits.<ref>[http://www.domainnamenews.com/icann-policy/icann-publishes-salaries-top-level-employees/7162 DomainNameNews.com]</ref>