[Community] Fwd: [members-discuss] AFRINIC Board of Directors Announces Departure of AFRINIC CEO Adiel A. Akplogan

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From: "AFRINIC Communication" <comm-announce at afrinic.net>
Date: 17 Sep 2014 15:29
Subject: [members-discuss] AFRINIC Board of Directors Announces Departure
of AFRINIC CEO Adiel A. Akplogan
To: <announce at afrinic.net>
Cc:

*Port Louis, Mauritius, 17 September 2014.* Badru Ntege, the Chairman of
AFRINIC's Board, announces today that AFRINIC’s founding CEO, Mr. Adiel A.
Akplogan, will be leaving his position on 31st January 2015.

"It is with great humility and a bright vision for AFRINIC's future that
I'm leaving my position as CEO of AFRINIC,” said Mr. Akplogan. “It was not
an easy decision for me to take, but after 10 years of engagement with and
for the community, the time has come for me to move on and spare time to
catch up with my family.It has been an honor to serve the AFRINIC
community, and watch it grow into the incredibly dynamic and engaging body
it has now become.”

After leading AFRINIC’s accreditation process to become the world’s fifth
Regional Internet Registry (RIR), Mr. Akplogan was appointed by the Board
and became AFRINIC’s first CEO in June 2004. Under his leadership, AFRINIC
has made significant progress and has grown into a respected regional
organisation, positioning Africa as a key player in the regional and global
Internet technical community. Over these years, AFRINIC has also acquired a
solid reputation amongst its peers, its members, other stakeholders as well
as the global Internet industry.

"Mr Akplogan has been exemplary in nurturing AFRINIC from inception,
providing outstanding leadership over his ten years as CEO. He built a
workforce at the Secretariat with the potential and capability to continue
the great work started.  It has been an honor and a privilege for me to
work with a CEO like Mr. Akplogan,” said Badru Ntege, Chairman of the
AFRINIC Board of Directors. "AFRINIC's success today is unequivocally a
testament to his tireless efforts in building a sound organization centered
on collaboration, consensus building, Internet centered value. We hope
that, as a community, we will continue to benefit from his experience and
passion. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Mr. Akplogan for his
engagement with the community and his service over the past 10 years at
AFRINIC, and wish him all the best for his future endeavours."

Passionate about the Internet and its values, Mr. Akplogan has always
campaigned for an Internet in Africa that is open and affordable to
effectively support permission-less innovation as driver for sustainable
socio-economical development in the region.

“Our region is so full of potentials, especially when it comes to the
digital economy, and AFRINIC must continue to position itself to ensure it
plays a critical role in supporting the upcoming changes,” concluded Mr.
Akplogan. “At this junction, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to
all those who have contributed to the success of AFRINIC and to the great
team that we have built up over the years that has supported the growth of
the organisation and the community. Together we have achieved great things
for both Africa and AFRINIC and without your dedication and the support of
the various Boards over the years, none of this would have been possible. I
have the utmost confidence that AFRINIC will continue to grow stronger and
stronger in the coming years."

A farewell event will be organised for the outgoing CEO during AFRINIC-21
meeting being held in Mauritius from 22-28 November. We would like to
invite the community to join us for this special event.

*Appointment of a New CEO*

AFRINIC Board of Directors will immediately launch a CEO search process
that will culminate in the appointment of a new CEO as soon as possible. In
the mean time all measure will be taken to ensure a smooth transition
including business continuity.


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