Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
www.icann.org

ICANN is looking for a public interest-minded leader with a combination of financial management, diplomatic and organizational skills. He/she will report to, serve as a Member of, and work closely with the Board of Directors.

ICANN’s global public interest mission is to promote the stability and security of the Internet through coordination of its naming and addressing systems. It is a global organization with over 130 staff working in offices in the United States, Belgium and Australia, or living and working across 10 other countries. Most employees work at the principal offices of the organization in Los Angeles, California. ICANN’s mission touches all countries on every continent and is fulfilled by engaging with a global community of thousands of actively participating stakeholders (governments, businesses, academia, NGOs, technical operators and individuals), all of whom have a role in keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. The ICANN website provides extensive information about the organization and the way it works (www.icann.org).

The Role

  • Provide trusted and motivating leadership to the organization, and be its primary public representative;
  • Oversee and manage ICANN’s operations to fulfil its mission for the global community;
  • Drive operational efficiency and excellence through appropriate allocation of human and financial resources and support;
  • Work closely with the Board in defining ICANN’s vision and strategies for its realisation;
  • Ensure effective, long-term financial stewardship of the organization, with appropriate reporting.

The Candidate

  • Solid record of public, corporate, and/or academic service at high international level;
  • Excellent management and leadership skills, positive and steady personality;
  • Strong interest in the Internet, and understanding of its technical and governance ecosystem;
  • Commitment to ICANN’s mission and to values of integrity, trust, humility, technical excellence and public service;
  • Ability to build consensus and exercise influence in nonhierarchical relationships;
  • Practised at interacting with different business, political and national cultures.

The remuneration package will be commensurate with the scope and importance of the position.

ICANN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, age or other protected characteristics and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

For further information and to apply, please contact: Bernard Tobin, Partner, at ceo-icann@odgersberndtson.be.