The role of Nominet director, whether executive or non-executive, is to bring broad perspective to business and company matters. Non executives are typically selected for their personal qualities, range of experience, exposure to different facets of the core business and often for their relevant specialist knowledge and contacts with relevant stakeholders.
As a Nominet non-executive director, I would fufill all of these requirements – my network of contacts in the .uk community and in the international domain space is very large and I have very positive relationships with hundreds of key stakeholders from UK-based online sole traders to MNCs, from domain investors to online marketers. My work in PR and marketing has allowed me to develop excellent communication and outreach skills, which would prove invaluable in achieving stakeholder buy-in for Nominet, so that they may develop out the changes needed to prove long term sustainability.
Non-executive directors at Nominet should be independent and objective in Board discussions, and provide supportive oversight of Nominet’s executive management. My time on the PAB has demonstrated my ability to ensure impartiality and objectivity in strategic discussions and in providing appropriate advice and feedback on key issues. I firmly agree that it is not the responsibility of PAB members, nor of non-exec directors to try to micromanage Nominet’s operations. I am strongly of the opinion, especially in light of recent issues, that it is imperative that we remain focused on high level and strategic objectives, with the goal of implementing the changes suggested in the recent governance review, so that the .uk namespace can continue to benefit from effective self-regulation and a strong and stable .uk infrastructure.
As a candidate for the Non-Executive Director position, I bring fresh perspective and will work to represent the wide and complex needs of Nominet’s divergent Membership through ongoing outreach and feasible and constructive input.
I share a desire for ongoing policy adjustment and improvement with many other Nominet members and believe that the way to achieve such development is through greater participation and positive cooperation with the Board and with the active progression of policies, which meet the diverse needs of the Membership through cohesive involvement, documented research, professional representation and informed discussions.
I support the current Nominet leadership and hope to work together with them in a constructive and positive way in the role of Non Executive Director to develop a balanced and viable approach to stakeholder involvement, increased support and assistance for the registrar community, continued education and awareness generation of the .uk namespace to the wider business and individual user communities and the continued championing of the .uk as a brand and as a high quality, trustworthy and valuable TLD.
