[NCSG-PC] URGENT: Selection of Board Seat 14 Search Committee Members
Tapani Tarvainen
ncsg at tapani.tarvainen.info
Mon Nov 17 10:19:51 EET 2025
Fine with me.
Tapani
On Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 08:08:53AM +1100, Tomslin Samme-Nlar (mesumbeslin at gmail.com) wrote:
>
> Thanks all.
>
> So, I believe the final list is the following. Any objections?
>
> *MEMBERS*
>
> - Bruna Martins dos Santos
> - Farzaneh Badii
> - Ken Herman
>
> *ALTERNATES*
>
> - Pascal Bekono
> - Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah
> - Martha Alade Adjekum
>
>
> Remain blessed,
> Tomslin
>
>
> On Sat, 15 Nov 2025 at 10:00, Akinremi Peter Taiwo <compsoftnet at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Kinda Rafiik :)
> >
> > I would prefer Pascal as alternate.
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > On Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Peter,
> >>
> >> Thanks, we need to decide on the 3 representatives and 3 alternates. Is
> >> the slate you are suggesting in order of preference which would mean Pascal
> >> as alternate?
> >>
> >> Rafik
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 07:52 Akinremi Peter Taiwo <compsoftnet at gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Dear all,
> >>>
> >>> Based on my review and discussion on the list, I would prefer the
> >>> following names;
> >>>
> >>> - *Bruna Martins dos Santos*
> >>> - *Farzaneh Badii*
> >>> - Ken Herman
> >>> - Pascal Bekono
> >>>
> >>> Kind regards,
> >>> Peter
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Hi Tomslin,
> >>>>
> >>>> Are we going with the current list?
> >>>> I read John statement again, it might be wording issue because he
> >>>> talked about selection after. Anyway we have also Ken And Pascal. If there
> >>>> is really concern about John, we have other choices but we need to decide
> >>>> quickly.
> >>>>
> >>>> Best,
> >>>>
> >>>> Rafik
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 15:09 Tomslin Samme-Nlar <mesumbeslin at gmail.com>
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Thanks, Rafik.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> For clarity PC members, this is the proposed list by Julf that I
> >>>>> haven't seen any objections to from voting PC members:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Search Committee MEMBERS:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> - 1. Bruna Martins dos Santos
> >>>>> - 2. Farzaneh Badii
> >>>>> - 3. John Abiodun Gbadamosi
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ALTERNATES
> >>>>>
> >>>>> - 1. Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-
> >>>>> - 2. Martha Alade Adjekum
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> LATE APPLICANTS (in order of arrival)
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> - Pascal Bekono
> >>>>> - Ken Herman
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Reminder that we need 3 members and 3 alternates, and that all other
> >>>>> constituencies in NCPH have already sent in their list. Only NCSG hasn't
> >>>>> yet.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Keen to hear your thoughts on how we should proceed so that we close
> >>>>> this today and have a list for Rafik.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Remain blessed,
> >>>>> Tomslin
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Thu, 13 Nov 2025, 16:57 Rafik Dammak, <rafik.dammak at gmail.com>
> >>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Hi,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> we got also application from Ken Herman after the deadline
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> "I would like to submit for consideration to serve as a member of
> >>>>>> the Board Seat 14 Search Committee.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> By way of qualifications to participate, i submit the following:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> *Experience in selection committees:* This is perhaps my strongest
> >>>>>> area. Within organizations like the UN, all staff appointments across the
> >>>>>> full range levels are done through panels, not just of individuals within a
> >>>>>> specific department but with outside those departments. Throughout my
> >>>>>> career I have been called upon to participate in such panels and are
> >>>>>> familiar with the concept of trying to discern whether or not a specific
> >>>>>> candidate meets the requirements of the position.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> *Understanding of the ICANN Board:* Alas, i cannot claim to have
> >>>>>> extensive knowledge or experience with the Board, but I believe I have
> >>>>>> sufficient familiarity to judge whether a candidate would be a good fit.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> *Some GNSO policy knowledge:* Having participated in one policy
> >>>>>> review (transfer) and been active in several others, such as RDRS, where I
> >>>>>> helped to organize the initial NCSG briefings, and where I follow others
> >>>>>> such DNS abuse and my recent contribution to the Accuracy discussions, I
> >>>>>> believe that I have sufficient awareness of many of the key policy issues
> >>>>>> for this role.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> In addition, i have many years of meeting facilitation experience,
> >>>>>> which may prove beneficial for discussions of this nature."
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> best,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Rafik
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Le jeu. 13 nov. 2025 à 05:56, Tomslin Samme-Nlar <
> >>>>>> mesumbeslin at gmail.com> a écrit :
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Hi Pedro,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Pascal Bekono expressed his interest late after the deadline. What
> >>>>>>> he wrote is below. If the PC thinks he should be added to the list, then we
> >>>>>>> can.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "*I found this message in my spam folder. I'm still experiencing
> >>>>>>> this problem. Many messages from the NCSG are ending up in spam.*
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> *I see that the deadline has passed; it was very close.As a former
> >>>>>>> NOMCOM delegate, I would have greatly appreciated being part of this search
> >>>>>>> committee. During NOMCOM experience, I was able to interview board members,
> >>>>>>> develop questionnaires, delve deeper into their qualifications, and gain a
> >>>>>>> solid understanding of the board's activities.If the opportunity arises to
> >>>>>>> apply again, please let me know.Furthermore, the issue of spam messages
> >>>>>>> from the NCSG should be addressed again.Thank you for your attention,*
> >>>>>>> "
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Remain blessed,
> >>>>>>> Tomslin
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On Wed, 12 Nov 2025 at 22:43, Pedro de Perdigão Lana <
> >>>>>>> pedrodeperdigaolana at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Hi Tomslin,
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Two cents:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Considering the uncertainty about the third name, it may be a good
> >>>>>>>> idea to get previously a compromise in writing that the person will be able
> >>>>>>>> to fulfill all search committee obligations, and, if there is no clear
> >>>>>>>> confirmation of it, opening the call for another 48h.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Is it possible to substitute the person if some problems arise and
> >>>>>>>> he/she can't follow the whole process? If it is, it may be useful to open a
> >>>>>>>> complementary call to fill the last alternate slot, while also allowing the
> >>>>>>>> process to start with the chosen members.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Cordially
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> *Pedro de Perdigão Lana*
> >>>>>>>> Advogado - OAB/PR 90.600 <https://www.nic.br/>, Pesquisador (
> >>>>>>>> GEDAI/UFPR <https://www.gedai.com.br/>)
> >>>>>>>> Doutorando em Direito (UFPR), Mestre em Direito Empresarial
> >>>>>>>> (UCoimbra),
> >>>>>>>> Coordenação/Diretoria/EC @ ISOC Brasil <https://www.isoc.org.br/>,
> >>>>>>>> NCUC <https://www.ncuc.org> & NCSG
> >>>>>>>> <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Home>(ICANN), CC
> >>>>>>>> Brasil <https://br.creativecommons.net/>.
> >>>>>>>> Essa mensagem é restrita ao remetente e destinatário(s). Se
> >>>>>>>> recebida por engano, favor responder informando o erro.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Em ter., 11 de nov. de 2025, 20:04, Tomslin Samme-Nlar <
> >>>>>>>> mesumbeslin at gmail.com> escreveu:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Thanks Rafik and Julf.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Other PC members, do you have any concern/objection to Julf's
> >>>>>>>>> suggestion? If we don't hear from you within the next 24 hours, we'll
> >>>>>>>>> assume non-objection for the suggested approach.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Remain blessed,
> >>>>>>>>> Tomslin
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> On Tue, 11 Nov 2025 at 19:42, Johan Helsingius via NCSG-PC <
> >>>>>>>>> ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> I agree - Farzaneh and Bruna are definitely in. I would go for
> >>>>>>>>>> John
> >>>>>>>>>> as the third for diversity - I think we would be pleased to see a
> >>>>>>>>>> female board member, and if all our reps are females, there will
> >>>>>>>>>> be some inevitable "of course the women preferred a woman"
> >>>>>>>>>> back-benching.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Julf
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> On 11/11/2025 09:09, Rafik Dammak wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>> > Hi Tomslin,
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > I think we are discussing selection here:
> >>>>>>>>>> > - we want a mix of experience and new blood
> >>>>>>>>>> > - we got 5 candidates only
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > I think we can go with Farzaneh and Bruna and the question is
> >>>>>>>>>> who will
> >>>>>>>>>> > be the 3rd representative. Others would be alternates.
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > I see some experience either about ICANN or hiring/interview in
> >>>>>>>>>> the 3
> >>>>>>>>>> > candidates. Maybe the focus would be the skillset want for the
> >>>>>>>>>> 3rd
> >>>>>>>>>> > representative to complement. John has some ICANN experience
> >>>>>>>>>> such as
> >>>>>>>>>> > nextgen, Martha has experience in her own field.
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > Just some thoughts to move forward and people chime in.
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > Best,
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > Rafik
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > On Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 12:21 Tomslin Samme-Nlar <
> >>>>>>>>>> mesumbeslin at gmail.com
> >>>>>>>>>> > <mailto:mesumbeslin at gmail.com>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > Hi PC,
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > As you all know, this is very time sensitive, but I haven't
> >>>>>>>>>> > received any response to this yet from any PC member.
> >>>>>>>>>> > FYI @Rafik Dammak <mailto:rafik.dammak at gmail.com>
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > Remain blessed,
> >>>>>>>>>> > Tomslin
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > On Mon, 10 Nov 2025 at 08:09, Tomslin Samme-Nlar
> >>>>>>>>>> > <mesumbeslin at gmail.com <mailto:mesumbeslin at gmail.com>>
> >>>>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > Dear PC members,
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > The following 5 EOIs were received. I have forwarded to
> >>>>>>>>>> your
> >>>>>>>>>> > private inbox the details submitted by each candidate
> >>>>>>>>>> for your
> >>>>>>>>>> > review.
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > 1. Bruna Martins dos Santos
> >>>>>>>>>> > 2. Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-Adjekum
> >>>>>>>>>> > 3. Farzaneh Badii
> >>>>>>>>>> > 4. Martha Alade
> >>>>>>>>>> > 5. John Abiodun Gbadamosi
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > As you know, we need to select 3 members and 3
> >>>>>>>>>> alternates with a
> >>>>>>>>>> > mix of some PC members, experienced NCSG members and
> >>>>>>>>>> non-
> >>>>>>>>>> > experienced NCSG members. Please suggest how you would
> >>>>>>>>>> like to
> >>>>>>>>>> > proceed with the selection. I suggest that Bruna and
> >>>>>>>>>> Farzi
> >>>>>>>>>> > recuse themselves from the selection process since they
> >>>>>>>>>> are
> >>>>>>>>>> > candidates.
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > Remain blessed,
> >>>>>>>>>> > Tomslin
> >>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>> > Rafik Dammak
> >>>>>>>>>> > @rafik
> >>>>>>>>>> > "fight for the users"
> >>>>>>>>>> >
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> >>> --
> >>> Best regards
> >>>
> >>> *Taiwo Peter Akinremi*
> >>> ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- ------
> >>> ------ ------- ------ ------
> >>> *Policy Advisory | Information Security & Cybersecurity *
> >>> *Email:* compsoftnet at gmail.com, peterexecute at gmail.com
> >>> ___________________________________________
> >>>
> >>
> >
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> >
> > *Taiwo Peter Akinremi*
> > ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- ------
> > ------ ------- ------ ------
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