[Ncsg-discuss] Last day as NCSG chair

[Poncelet Ileleji]

Dear Rafik,

Your commitments are never in doubt, as you take a hiatus break from ICANN
at the end of your tenure as chair of NCSG, I must say your leadership
style and commitment to our cause will for me will always be appreciated

Thank you again for your service, wishing Bruna the very best.

Thank you

Poncelet

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On Thu, Oct 22, 2026 at 9:17 AM Rafik Dammak <
00001e06d4af460b-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I just finished my 2 years term as NCSG chair and handed over formally to
> Bruna as new chair. I wanted to say a few words and share some thoughts
> with the wider NCSG membership.
>
> I know it is customary to say how it was an honor and privilege to be in
> such a position but I genuinely believe in that. It is rare to have such an
> opportunity to have some influence to volunteer for things that can matter.
> Since I joined  NCSG when it was established, I felt the need to defend it
> and work for its perennity as we faced so many challenges and we do
> continue to have new ones.
>
> When I was elected 2 years ago, I was optimistic and thought I could work
> on so many things. However, there was a reality check and there are some
> matters left for future leadership to resolve. I succeeded on some and
> failed on others. There were some moments of joy, stress and frustration
> but at the end I will miss them.
>
> I always believed in the principle that we build upon what our
> predecessors did and we should leave things better to those who come after
> us. I hope I got some achievement and left NCSG in better shape than before
> as we still have challenges ahead.
>
> Some asked about my plans and involvement in the future in ICANN. What is
> certain, I won't attend ICANN meetings for some time due to work and
> family. I am also not sure if I will seek any official role for some
> period. However, what I can state with confidence is that I will continue
> to support and participate to the extent possible and where it is possible
> to help.
>
> Thanks everyone and long life to non-commercial.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Rafik Dammak
>
>
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