Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2009-06-26 - Election of Rod Beckstrom as ICANN's President and CEO
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2009-06-26 - Election of Rod Beckstrom as ICANN's President and CEO
Board elected Rod Beckstrom as President and CEO of ICANN.
- Finalize and execute employment agreement
- Responsible entity: ICANN Chairman and General Counsel
- Due date: None specified
- Completion date: July 2009
Whereas, Dr. Paul Twomey will step down as President and CEO of ICANN at 12 noon California time (19:00 UTC) on 1 July 2009.
Whereas, in order to conduct a search for a new President and CEO, the Board established a CEO Selection Committee consisting of five Board members.
Whereas, a description of the position of ICANN CEO was posted on the ICANN website on 31 March 2009 <http://icann.org/en/careers/ceo-31mar09-en.htm>.
Whereas, the CEO Selection Committee engaged Egon Zehnder, an international executive search firm, to identify candidates for the CEO position.
Whereas, the executive search firm conducted a detailed, thorough and global search for a CEO candidate, and identified numerous candidates for the CEO Selection Committee to consider.
Whereas, the CEO Selection Committee carefully considered the qualifications of all identified candidates and chose a number to interview at length.
Whereas, after lengthy interviews and deliberations, the CEO Selection Committee identified Rod A. Beckstrom as the leading candidate for the CEO position.
Whereas, the Board and executive management team had the opportunity to interview Rod A. Beckstrom.
Whereas, the Board finds that Rod A. Beckstrom possesses the leadership, political, technical and management skills necessary to lead ICANN as President and CEO.
Whereas, the CEO Selection Committee, the Compensation Committee, and the Chairman of the Board have recommended that Rod A. Beckstrom be elected President and CEO.
Resolved (2009.06.26.32), effective 12 noon California time (19:00 UTC) on 1 July 2009, and contingent upon the execution of an agreement based on terms that have been approved by the Board, Rod A. Beckstrom is elected as President and Chief Executive Officer, to serve at the pleasure of the Board and in accordance with the Bylaws of the Corporation, and shall hold his office until his resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until his successor shall be elected and qualified.
Resolved (2009.06.26.33), ICANN's Chairman and its General Counsel are authorized to finalize an employment agreement with Rod A. Beckstrom, and ICANN's Chairman is authorized to execute that employment agreement on behalf of ICANN.
Resolved (2009.06.26.34), the Board wishes to thank Egon Zehnder for its assistance with the CEO search process.
- No additional funding provided.