All, PLEASE GIVE INPUT IN ORDER TO BEST INFORM TOMORROW'S DISCUSSION WITH THE BOARD Thanks, Jonathan ________________________ Hiring a new CEO What qualities do you think we ought to be seeking in a new CEO? Perhaps thinking about: . The nature of ICANN & the role it plays. Balancing technology sector, innovation, operational stability, financial management, being run in the public trust . Qualities of the previous incumbents and what you did or did not think were effective (for ICANN) about them? . The new/current world order (AOC, new gTLD programme, global economic environment, emergence of new technologies, enhanced interest of governments) . Desirable skills & experience - charisma, leadership, government relations, private sector, financial, operational, international experience What are your criteria for openness, transparency etc. in the hiring process? (bearing in mind considerations of responsibility to candidates and community, privacy, Board confidence) . Do we expect to see (and influence by e.g. public comment) the specification and key selection criteria? . Do we expect see and give feedback on the above or anything before the hiring process commences? . Do we expect to have any interaction during the course of the hiring process? Updates, information, influence? If so, how? . Do we expect to influence or comment on the final outcome? Anything else? . Any other comments or issues on the hiring of a new CEO? . Performance criteria and measures of a successful appointment? . Term & termination provisions?