The RIPE NCC Executive Board
RIPE NCC members elect the Executive Board. The Executive Board currently consists of seven people who:
- Represent the membership and provide guidance to the RIPE NCC Senior Management
- Are responsible for the overall financial position of the RIPE NCC and for keeping records that allow the current financial situation to be evaluated at any moment
- Approve the RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget
- Appoint the RIPE NCC management
- Call the RIPE NCC General Meetings
RIPE NCC Executive Board Elections
In October 2013, the RIPE NCC membership approved a resolution to expand the Executive Board to a maximum of seven members. On 14 May 2014, an election took place to fill three seats on the Executive Board. In May 2015, another election took place to fill the remaining additional seat.
The RIPE NCC and its Executive Board encourage all those with an interest in the successful development of the RIPE NCC to consider standing for election to the Executive Board. Anyone is eligible to be an Executive Board member as long as they have the written support of five RIPE NCC members.
Executive Board Member - Functions and Expectations
The position of RIPE NCC Executive Board Member is crucial in the corporate governance structure of the RIPE NCC and board members are fully responsible towards the RIPE NCC membership.
Anyone considering standing for election to the board should consider the duties and responsibilities of RIPE NCC Executive Board members.
Current Board Members
| Member | Role | Term Started | Term Ends | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel Titley | Chairman | May 2016 | May 2019 (3 year seat) | Biography |
| Remco van Mook | Treasurer | May 2016 | May 2019 (3 year seat) | Biography |
| Christian Kaufmann | Secretary | May 2014 | May 2017 (3 year seat) | Biography |
| Dmitry Burkov | ICANN Liaison | May 2015 | May 2018 (3 year seat) | Biography |
| Maria Häll | Member | May 2014 | May 2017 (3 year seat) | Biography |
| Salam Yamout | Member | May 2014 | May 2017 (3 year seat) | Biography |
| János Zsakó | Member | May 2015 | May 2018 (3 year seat) | Biography |
(From left to right: Remco van Mook, Christian Kaufmann, János Zsakó, Salam Yamout, Maria Häll, Dimitri Burkov and Nigel Titley)
Executive Board Meetings
The Executive Board (EB) holds discussions by means of a closed Internet mailing list.
In addition, the EB has meetings and telephone conferences, the minutes of which are published on this website.
Contact the Executive Board
The RIPE NCC Executive Board is always happy to receive feedback or comments from RIPE NCC membership.
Or telephone +31 20 535 4444