<div dir="ltr">Hi everyone,
<div><br></div><div>I would like to thank Bill for the work done in NCUC for the last 3 years during his leadership. I appreciate all efforts done to improve NCUC and also acknowledging the difficulties. I am looking forward to work with him to ensure the transition and getting his advices.</div><div><br></div><div>it is important to emphasize that whatever we do, is a continuation is what our predecessors made and faced as challenges, and also to prepare the space for the next leadership. I can recall since I joined in 2008 the work done by Robin, Konstantinos and David as former NCUC chairs . </div><div><br></div><div>NCUC has been in ICANN for more than 16 years and grew and evolved since then, going through several milestones , influencing ICANN processes based on volunteers work and dedication.</div><div><br></div><div>A new term starts and looking forward to work with the new executive committee. we will initiate at the EC level the discussion about the actions plan for the coming year . More updates to come soon.</div><div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div><br></div><div>Rafik</div></div>