ICANN At Large Nomination Application

At Large Candidate Page

Marco Kerschen

Email	Not Available
Region	Europe

PROFESSIONAL
Employer(s)
Procter & Gamble
QUALIFICATIONS
Statement addressing the candidates qualifications and experience specifically relevant to (a) ICANN's technical and administrative responsibilities, and (b) your leadership and policy-level roles.
(a) ICANN's technical and administrative responsibilities I created and developed several websites, registered domain names for personal use, worked on E-commerce and domain name IP matters, drafted domain name registration policy for my current employer, bought several domain names through auction sites and directly from individual registrants Extensively worked on E-commerce and domain name IP matters, including cyber squatting and free speech issues relating to domain names. I am currently also responsible for privacy matters, drafted comprehensive privacy policies and terms and conditions. Developed and implemented a domain name registration portal (b) Leadership and policy-level roles I held various leadership roles in student bodies and student unions across Europe, including President of ACEL Student Union, which included drafting of new student aid legislation and student hosing bill President of Luxembourg students in Paris and I am a founding member of Rotaract Luxembourg
ICANN RELATED INTERESTS
ICANN-related interests, including: (a) Employment and consulting relationships (b) Ownership or investment interests in any ICANN-related businesses (c) Official positions in any ICANN-related businesses or organizations
none
BACKGROUND
Background information, personal statement, URL, or other information you would like posted in connection with your name on the ICANN website.
I hope to bring a perspective of actual Internet users to the Board and to help structure the world of domain names without taking away the freedom of each individual to take full benefit and control over this medium, the Internet. My various experiences with the current domain name system combined with my expertise and knowledge in domain name conflicts, will certainly be a valuable asset to the Board.
OFFICIAL STATUS
Status as an official of a national government or a multinational entity established by treaty or other agreement between national governments, such as an elected official or employee of a government or multinational entity.
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