Announcement of the Results of the At-Large Seat 15 Director Selection
Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws. The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. Justine Chew has been selected by At-Large as the successor of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026). The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election. Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice. The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community. Click here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...>. Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>
Thanks to all who applied for the role. We had an especially good slate of candidates so it was a difficult decision! Maureen, Sebastien and Lito all would have done a terrific job and I am confident in their dedication to the At-Large Community. We all wish Justine the best of luck in the role, though we will miss her dearly in the ALAC, CPWG, APRALO, Sub Pro IRT, LDWG and GNSO! Jonathan ________________________________ From: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:06 PM To: afri-discuss@icann.org <afri-discuss@icann.org> Cc: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>; Alan Greenberg <greenberg.alan@gmail.com>; ICANN At-Large Staff <staff@atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Announcement of the Results of the At-Large Seat 15 Director Selection Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws. The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. Justine Chew has been selected by At-Large as the successor of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026). The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election. Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice. The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community. Click here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...>. Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>
Congratulations to Justine Chew she is who she said she is, congratulations to the other candidates as well, they were the most qualified set of candidates I ever saw Congratulations again. On Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 06:06 Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws.
The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026).
The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election.
Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice.
The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community.
Click here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...> .
Kind regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff*
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
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Congratulations to Justine Chew! She truly is exactly who she has always shown herself to be. Congratulations as well to the other candidates. This was one of the most qualified and impressive groups of candidates I have ever seen! Once again, heartfelt congratulations to you all. On Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 1:06 AM Gbemisola Esho via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Congratulations to Justine Chew she is who she said she is, congratulations to the other candidates as well, they were the most qualified set of candidates I ever saw Congratulations again.
On Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 06:06 Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws.
The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026).
The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election.
Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice.
The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community.
Click here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...> .
Kind regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff*
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
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Congratulations to all candidates and best wishes to @Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann@gmail.com>. Go make it happen! Regards. - Dr. Adebunmi Adeola Akinbo. On Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 6:06 AM Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws.
The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026).
The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election.
Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice.
The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community.
Click here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...> .
Kind regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff*
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
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Congratulations to Justine, you have a huge shoe to fill and here is to wish you all the best in your new role. Regards ---- Sent from my mobile kindly excuse typos On Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:06 pm Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws.
The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026).
The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election.
Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice.
The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community.
Click here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...> .
Kind regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff*
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Mobile: +1 310 437 3956
Fax: +1 310 823 8649
Website: atlarge.icann.org
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*Congratulations, Justine Chew!* Warm congratulations to *Justine Chew* on your appointment as the new *ICANN Board Director*. We warmly welcome you and wish you every success as you take on this important responsibility. We also extend our sincere congratulations to all other candidates who made it to this stage. Your commitment, leadership, and dedication are commendable—indeed, we are all winners. We look forward to your continued support and meaningful contributions to the growth and development of *ICANN* and the global Internet community. *Best regards.* On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM Seun Ojedeji via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Congratulations to Justine, you have a huge shoe to fill and here is to wish you all the best in your new role.
Regards
---- Sent from my mobile kindly excuse typos
On Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:06 pm Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws.
The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026).
The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election.
Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice.
The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community.
Click here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...> .
Kind regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff*
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Mobile: +1 310 437 3956
Fax: +1 310 823 8649
Website: atlarge.icann.org
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Dear Justine, Congratulations! It has been a privilege to observe countless presentations reflecting your work efforts and contributions over time. You are truly an exceptional choice for this role. Your consistent engagement and measurable impact across the organization have set a high standard. Following in your footsteps will undoubtedly be a significant challenge for anyone, given the level of excellence you have established. Best regards Nefertiti Sent from Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-Adjekum via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2026 5:20:41 PM To: N. E. Nkoro <profnkoro@gmail.com> Cc: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org>; Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann@gmail.com>; AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>; ICANN At-Large Staff <staff@atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: Announcement of the Results of the At-Large Seat 15 Director Selection Congratulations Justine🎉 Sent from my iPhone On 20 Feb 2026, at 10:46 AM, Nkoro, N. E. via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote: Congratulations, Justine Chew! Warm congratulations to Justine Chew on your appointment as the new ICANN Board Director. We warmly welcome you and wish you every success as you take on this important responsibility. We also extend our sincere congratulations to all other candidates who made it to this stage. Your commitment, leadership, and dedication are commendable—indeed, we are all winners. We look forward to your continued support and meaningful contributions to the growth and development of ICANN and the global Internet community. Best regards. On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM Seun Ojedeji via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org<mailto:afri-discuss@icann.org>> wrote: Congratulations to Justine, you have a huge shoe to fill and here is to wish you all the best in your new role. Regards ---- Sent from my mobile kindly excuse typos On Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:06 pm Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss, <afri-discuss@icann.org<mailto:afri-discuss@icann.org>> wrote: Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws. The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. Justine Chew has been selected by At-Large as the successor of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026). The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election. Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice. The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community. Click here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...>. 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Congratulations dear Justine! Sent from my iPhone On 20 Feb 2026, at 17:49, Nefertiti Marquez via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote: Dear Justine, Congratulations! It has been a privilege to observe countless presentations reflecting your work efforts and contributions over time. You are truly an exceptional choice for this role. Your consistent engagement and measurable impact across the organization have set a high standard. Following in your footsteps will undoubtedly be a significant challenge for anyone, given the level of excellence you have established. Best regards Nefertiti Sent from Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-Adjekum via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2026 5:20:41 PM To: N. E. Nkoro <profnkoro@gmail.com> Cc: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org>; Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann@gmail.com>; AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org>; Jonathan Zuck <JZuck@innovatorsnetwork.org>; ICANN At-Large Staff <staff@atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: Announcement of the Results of the At-Large Seat 15 Director Selection Congratulations Justine🎉 Sent from my iPhone On 20 Feb 2026, at 10:46 AM, Nkoro, N. E. via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote: Congratulations, Justine Chew! Warm congratulations to Justine Chew on your appointment as the new ICANN Board Director. We warmly welcome you and wish you every success as you take on this important responsibility. We also extend our sincere congratulations to all other candidates who made it to this stage. Your commitment, leadership, and dedication are commendable—indeed, we are all winners. We look forward to your continued support and meaningful contributions to the growth and development of ICANN and the global Internet community. Best regards. On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM Seun Ojedeji via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org<mailto:afri-discuss@icann.org>> wrote: Congratulations to Justine, you have a huge shoe to fill and here is to wish you all the best in your new role. Regards ---- Sent from my mobile kindly excuse typos On Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 11:06 pm Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss, <afri-discuss@icann.org<mailto:afri-discuss@icann.org>> wrote: Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws. The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. Justine Chew has been selected by At-Large as the successor of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026). The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election. Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice. The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community. Click here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...>. Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list -- afri-discuss@icann.org<mailto:afri-discuss@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to afri-discuss-leave@icann.org<mailto:afri-discuss-leave@icann.org> Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this list are more accurate: http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#a... _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). 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Congratulations Justin. Thank you *Patrick Kiiza BIT, CEBQ, CCNA ( 200-301), MCA CS&IT* IT Consultant,Transformation Expert | Universal Acceptance Lead DNS Forum Uganda Chapter linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiiza-patrick-90490410a/> *"Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet” - He who feared he would not succeed sat still. (For fear of failure, he did nothing.)"* On Fri, 20 Feb 2026 at 08:06, Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws.
The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026).
The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election.
Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice.
The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community.
Click here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...> .
Kind regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff*
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Mobile: +1 310 437 3956
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Congratulations to you, *Justine Chew* Best wishes on your new role. We look forward to your further impacts in the community and the ecosystem at large, in the coming months and years to come. Warm regards, Olabimpe Adeloro Executive Director & Founder MOBA CyberSafety Nexus info@mabacybersafety.com www.mobacybersafety.com +234-803-467-8482 Cybersecurity Is Not Optional! Somebody is after your data. Stay alert. Stay aware. If you think it can’t happen to you, you might be next victim. On Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 6:06 AM Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws.
The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026).
The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election.
Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice.
The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community.
Click here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...> .
Kind regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff*
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Congratulations Justine 🎉 Wishing you an amazing tenure. Kind regards, Bisi Josh-Falade Etidelar Associates Research | Technology | Impact On Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 6:06 AM Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws.
The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026).
The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election.
Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice.
The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community.
Click here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...> .
Kind regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff*
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Fax: +1 310 823 8649
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Congratulations, Justine. More power for the task ahead. Cheers! *Engr. Kenechukwu Okekenta* *IT Support Specialist, Educator and Project Coordinator* *KENAPEX VISION TECH.* CCTV Surveillance Solutions | Intercom Systems | ICT Solutions | Internet | Network | Websites | Electrical Maintenance Solutions | Consultancy Services, Contact @ kenapexvision@gmail.com kavtech@kenapexvision.com <contact@kenapexvision.com> www.kenapexvision.com. @KenapexVision - Twitter KenapexVision - YouTube KenapexVision - GooglePlus On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:20 Bisi Josh-Falade via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Congratulations Justine 🎉 Wishing you an amazing tenure.
Kind regards,
Bisi Josh-Falade Etidelar Associates Research | Technology | Impact
On Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 6:06 AM Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws.
The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026).
The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election.
Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice.
The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community.
Click here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...> .
Kind regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff*
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Fax: +1 310 823 8649
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Dear Justine, Congratulations and wish you the best. Cordialement. *-------- -------- -------* "*WHEN GOD SAY YES, NOBODY CAN SAY NO...*'' *Raïhanath B. Adjokè GBADAMASSI* Digital and Business Lawyer Founder and CEO NESS GATE (Digital Finance Agency) Twitter : GBADAMASSIRaha3 / Linkedin & Skype : Raihanath GBADAMASSI Le sam. 21 févr. 2026 à 11:45, Kene via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
Congratulations, Justine. More power for the task ahead. Cheers!
*Engr. Kenechukwu Okekenta*
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On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:20 Bisi Josh-Falade via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Congratulations Justine 🎉 Wishing you an amazing tenure.
Kind regards,
Bisi Josh-Falade Etidelar Associates Research | Technology | Impact
On Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 6:06 AM Heidi Ullrich via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws.
The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of ICANN87 (22 October 2026).
The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final election.
Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an informed choice.
The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community.
Click here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Final...> to review the result, as well as detailed information about the election process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-La...> .
Kind regards,
Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff*
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Mobile: +1 310 437 3956
Fax: +1 310 823 8649
Website: atlarge.icann.org
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Mobile: +1 310 437 3956
Fax: +1 310 823 8649
Website: atlarge.icann.org
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participants (15)
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Adebunmi Akinbo -
Bisi Josh-Falade -
Christabel Mebaghandu -
Gbemisola Esho -
Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-Adjekum -
Heidi Ullrich -
Jonathan Zuck -
Kene -
Kiiza Patrick -
Maureen Owusu-Addae -
Nefertiti Marquez -
Nkoro, N. E. -
Olabimpe Adeloro -
Raïhanath GBADAMASSI -
Seun Ojedeji