Fwd: In Memoriam: Alan Barrett
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend. Regards, Aftab A. Siddiqui ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net> Dear friends and colleagues, As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve. Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry. In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019. Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation. Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry. Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available. Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
Very sad news. He was a strong advocate for Africa and also a dear friend to many. On Thu, 28 May 2026, 3:47 am Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC, <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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It is indeed a very sad news. Condolences to the family.May he rest in peace. Regards, Amrita On Thu, 28 May, 2026, 7:17 pm Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC, <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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A very sad news. May his soul rest in peace and my God comfort the loved ones he left behind. On Thu, May 28, 2026, 2:47 PM Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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Really shocking news. He will be much missed in the community. Best regards satish On Thu, 28 May, 2026, 19:53 Bukola Oronti via ALAC, <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very sad news. May his soul rest in peace and my God comfort the loved ones he left behind.
On Thu, May 28, 2026, 2:47 PM Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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Oh, such a terrible news!! 😥 RIP dearest Alan, so wonderful person, mind heart, so significant member of our community... ___ Best regards, Natasha +7 906 722 5461 Moscow, Russia чт, 28 мая 2026 г., 17:23 Bukola Oronti via ALAC <alac@icann.org>:
A very sad news. May his soul rest in peace and my God comfort the loved ones he left behind.
On Thu, May 28, 2026, 2:47 PM Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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This is quite a shock. I have known Alan for over 30 years, when he was one of the lead trainers in the Developing Country Workshops that George Sadowsky and I ran. He was a dedicated and thoughtful man... Alan On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 9:47 AM Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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Very sad news! A big loss for Africa and the internet community. May his soul rest in peace. Fatimata Seye Sylla ICT4D, Education & Genre On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 2:54 PM Alan Greenberg via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
This is quite a shock. I have known Alan for over 30 years, when he was one of the lead trainers in the Developing Country Workshops that George Sadowsky and I ran. He was a dedicated and thoughtful man...
Alan
On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 9:47 AM Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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I do not know Alan well but it's a great loss and he will be missed by us all! On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 8:44 AM Fatimata Seye Sylla via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
Very sad news! A big loss for Africa and the internet community. May his soul rest in peace.
Fatimata Seye Sylla ICT4D, Education & Genre
On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 2:54 PM Alan Greenberg via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
This is quite a shock. I have known Alan for over 30 years, when he was one of the lead trainers in the Developing Country Workshops that George Sadowsky and I ran. He was a dedicated and thoughtful man...
Alan
On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 9:47 AM Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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Very sad news. Alan was a great man. May his soul rest in peace. 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 jeu. 28 mai 2026 à 17:06, León Felipe Sánchez Ambía via ALAC < alac@icann.org> a écrit :
This is such a sad and shocking news. Alan was a bright and open mind. An outstanding Board member who was always willing and available to help others.
He will be dearly missed.
Rest in peace, Alan.
Kind regards
León Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2026, at 08:59, Charles Mok (gmail) via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
I do not know Alan well but it's a great loss and he will be missed by us all!
On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 8:44 AM Fatimata Seye Sylla via ALAC < alac@icann.org> wrote:
Very sad news! A big loss for Africa and the internet community. May his soul rest in peace.
Fatimata Seye Sylla ICT4D, Education & Genre
On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 2:54 PM Alan Greenberg via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
This is quite a shock. I have known Alan for over 30 years, when he was one of the lead trainers in the Developing Country Workshops that George Sadowsky and I ran. He was a dedicated and thoughtful man...
Alan
On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 9:47 AM Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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Shocking news indeed: Africa and the global Internet community have lost a technocrat and a great personality. May his soul continue to rest in peace Regards On Thu, 28 May 2026 at 08:47, Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Alan. May his soul rest in peace. Regards, Shah On Thu, 28 May 2026, 22:35 Seun Ojedeji via ALAC, <alac@icann.org> wrote:
Shocking news indeed: Africa and the global Internet community have lost a technocrat and a great personality. May his soul continue to rest in peace
Regards
On Thu, 28 May 2026 at 08:47, Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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Alan was one of those rare people who helped shape the Internet in Africa from its very early days. For many, he was a former AFRINIC CEO, an ICANN Board member, and a respected community leader. For us, he was also a friend of AFRALO and a strong believer in community participation. I had the honour of working with him and signing an AFRALO–AFRINIC MoU during his leadership at AFRINIC. His calm wisdom, technical excellence, and commitment to the African Internet community have left a lasting legacy. Thank you, Alan. You will be missed. RIP.Aziz Le jeudi 28 mai 2026 à 18:05:11 UTC+1, Shah Zahidur Rahman via ALAC <alac@icann.org> a écrit : deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Alan. May his soul rest in peace. Regards, Shah On Thu, 28 May 2026, 22:35 Seun Ojedeji via ALAC, <alac@icann.org> wrote: Shocking news indeed: Africa and the global Internet community have lost a technocrat and a great personality. May his soul continue to rest in peace Regards On Thu, 28 May 2026 at 08:47, Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote: A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend. Regards, Aftab A. Siddiqui ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net> Dear friends and colleagues, As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve. Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry. In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019. Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation. Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry. Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available. Andrew Alston Remco van Mook _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list -- alac@icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to alac-leave@icann.org At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ 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). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Seun Ojedeji, Bringing another down does not take you up - think about your action! _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list -- alac@icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to alac-leave@icann.org At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ 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). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list -- alac@icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to alac-leave@icann.org At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ 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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He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed... <https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_sig&utm_source=product&utm_me...> Cheryl Langdon-Orr about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr <https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_sig&utm_source=product&utm_me...> On Fri, 29 May 2026, 05:46 Aziz Hilali via ALAC, <alac@icann.org> wrote:
Alan was one of those rare people who helped shape the Internet in Africa from its very early days.
For many, he was a former AFRINIC CEO, an ICANN Board member, and a respected community leader. For us, he was also a friend of AFRALO and a strong believer in community participation. I had the honour of working with him and signing an AFRALO–AFRINIC MoU during his leadership at AFRINIC.
His calm wisdom, technical excellence, and commitment to the African Internet community have left a lasting legacy.
Thank you, Alan. You will be missed. RIP. Aziz
Le jeudi 28 mai 2026 à 18:05:11 UTC+1, Shah Zahidur Rahman via ALAC < alac@icann.org> a écrit :
deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Alan. May his soul rest in peace.
Regards,
Shah
On Thu, 28 May 2026, 22:35 Seun Ojedeji via ALAC, <alac@icann.org> wrote:
Shocking news indeed: Africa and the global Internet community have lost a technocrat and a great personality. May his soul continue to rest in peace
Regards
On Thu, 28 May 2026 at 08:47, Aftab Siddiqui via ALAC <alac@icann.org> wrote:
A very devastating news :( Alan was an amazing person and a dear friend.
Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net>
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
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Sad news indeed, deepest condolences to his family, friends and the wider Internet community. I was one of many who attended the early Internet workshops where he was among the instructors many years ago. Hadia Elminiawi AFRALO Chair ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za<mailto:zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za>> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51?PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za<mailto:zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za>> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net<mailto:aa@alstonnetworks.net>> Dear friends and colleagues, As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve. Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry. In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019. Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation. Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry. Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available. Andrew Alston Remco van Mook
Very sad news, got the opportunity to work with him at AFRINIC. Rest In Peace Alan. My deepest condolences. Life is really short ! Best Regards, Nikesh B. Simmandree +230-5-907-3413 nikeshbs@outlook.com This message and its attachments are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and are strictly confidential. If you have received this in error, please delete it from any devices after having informed the sender. ________________________________ From: Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi via ALAC <alac@icann.org> Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2026 9:06 PM To: alac@icann.org <alac@icann.org> Subject: [ALAC] Re: [External] Fwd: In Memoriam: Alan Barrett Sad news indeed, deepest condolences to his family, friends and the wider Internet community. I was one of many who attended the early Internet workshops where he was among the instructors many years ago. Hadia Elminiawi AFRALO Chair ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za<mailto:zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za>> Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 4:51?PM Subject: [zanog-discuss] In Memoriam: Alan Barrett To: zanog-discuss <zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za<mailto:zanog-discuss@lists.nog.net.za>> Cc: Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net<mailto:aa@alstonnetworks.net>> Dear friends and colleagues, As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve. Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry. In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019. Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation. Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry. Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available. Andrew Alston Remco van Mook _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list -- alac@icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to alac-leave@icann.org At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ 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). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.
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