[Ncsg-discuss] Last day as NCSG chair

[Anriette Esterhuysen]

Dear Rafik

I am not the most active NCSG member but I have been around for a long 
time and do try and to stay up to date. I feel you have been an 
excellent chair. Reliable, present in your commitment but not in your 
ego. Insightful always and direct when required. Your leadership style 
had enabled and supported others to participate and build their confidence.

What more could we have asked for?

Thank you!

@Bruna all the best for your term and I look forward to having more time 
for ICANN next year and becoming a more active participant.

Anriette

Anriette Esterhuysen - anriette at apc.org//anriette at gmail.com

On 10/22/26 14:21, Flávio Rech Wagner wrote:
> @Rafik: Thank you for your leadership!
>
> @Bruna: All the best in your term as new chair!
>
> Best,
>
> Flávio
>
>
>> 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
>>