[NCUC-DISCUSS] NomCom update

[Anriette Esterhuysen]

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Dear all

Another NomCom cycle is nearing its end. NomCom has just completed a
series of online intersessional meetings - three four-hour long calls -
and we have come up with the finalised list of candidates for open ICANN
leadership positions. Between now and Marrakesh we will follow up with
candidates' references, and prepare for the final selection process
which will take place in Marrakesh during ICANN65.

At the close of the application period in late March, NomCom had
received 127 applications in total: 56 from Africa; 35 from Asia
Pacific; 13 from Europe; 21
from Latin America and the Caribbean; and 2 from North America. There
were 42 female and 85 male applicants. Several applicants applied for
more than one position. The low number of NA candidates is simply a
result of the fact that the complement of board members from North
America is full at present and we were not appointing anyone for ALAC
from NA in this round. The gender breakdown is disappointing. In my view
addressing this should be given serious consideration by future NomComs.
The 2018 figures looked better.

At an intersessional meeting in Los Angeles from 10-13 April NomCom
members reviewed and discussed each of the 128 applications and produced
a long list of 58 candidates. From late April to mid-May applicants we
took another close look at candidates' applications and background
material, and conducted voice with all of them.

The final list consists of a total of 24 shortlisted candidates in total
for all the positions: Board, PTI Board; GNSO; ccNSO; ALAC-Africa;
ALAC-Asia Pacific; ALAC Latin American and the Caribbean. The number of
candidates per position varies from 7 to 2.  As I said above, we will
finalise our selections in Marrakesh, including interviewing Board and
PTI Board candidates face-to-face. The public announcement of the final
selection, however, will only be made from late August to September.

I am very happy to report that we had excellent candidates - that is not
new of course. However, what is particularly rewarding is that we also
had excellent candidates from Africa which indicates we manage to
respond effectively to a challenge identified in 2018. There is also
good diversity in the shortlist from the perspective of insiders vs.
outsiders, and the background and experience of candidates.

Below is a reminder of the 2019 NomCom Timeline. I also attach the May
2019 NomCom update.

Finally, my second term on NomCom is coming to an end. This means it is
time for NCUC to identify someone new. I am available to share
information about the workload and skills needed with anyone who  is
interested.

Thanks again to the NCUC for appointing me and to NCUC leadership for
their support. It has been very positive experience. I have learnt more
about ICANN than in the previous 20 years :) It is hard work,
frustrating at times, but rewarding to see how a group of very diverse
individuals can work together effectively to produce what I trust will
again be an impressive group of people that will add value to ICANN.

Thank you also to NomCom leadership: Damon Ashcraft (chair), Jay
Sudowski (incoming chair) and Zahid Jamil (outgoing chair) for creating
a very constructive and respectful work environment. As for the ICANN
staff support team, they have been excellent. We would never be able to
do this without them.

Sincere regards

Anriette Esterhuysen



 


2019 NomCom Timeline:


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Anriette Esterhuysen
Senior advisor on internet governance, policy advocacy and strategic planning
Association for Progressive Communications
apc.org
afrisig.org
anriette at apc.org

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