Alick Wilson election statement / bio

InternetNZ is facing some important challenges. I want to make a real contribution to addressing these challenges so I am now putting my name forward for election as a Councillor.

I was an ICANN GNSO Councillor from 2002 to 2005. I participated in the creation of global Internet policy and gained a good understanding of Internet technologies and the operation of ICANN, gTLDs and ccTLDs.

I joined InternetNZ in 2006. In those three years since I have gained the knowledge of the organisation and its history which I believe is essential for a new Councillor.

I hope to bring a fresh perspective to the unresolved issues following the 2007 restructuring. This should start with the promised post implementation review, with an appraisal of the benefits versus costs.

I support the appointment of a permanent CEO. The role of the CEO needs to be very clearly defined. The operational expectations of the organisation also need to be defined and agreed as part of the annual planning process.

InternetNZ is deservedly well respected for its policy and advocacy. I would like to see this function enhanced, with encouragement for greater member involvement and more proactive work on “futures”.

I support the use of domain name registration fees to support the objectives of InternetNZ, including “good of the Internet” projects. Funding and organisational support for groups which are essential to core Internet infrastructure (such as NZNOG) must continue. To improve accountability both to members and .nz registrants I would like to see a more rigorous, formalised investment assessment process such as used by charitable organisations internationally.

I would also like to see further study into the membership model, to ensure that InternetNZ can enhance the claim to represent the interests of Internet users in NZ and to ensure that it remains uncapturable.

Brief bio

I am an independent management and ICT consultant.

I am a former Director of Intelligroup, Inc, a US-based global IT services company.

I was a co-founder of Azimuth Consulting Limited (not related to the current company of same name), which became New Zealand’s largest independent ICT consulting company, with offices in New Zealand, Australia and Asia. Azimuth was acquired by Intelligroup, Inc in 1998.

Earlier in my career I had positions as marketing services manager, salesman, systems consultant, systems engineer and computer scientist.

I am an active member of the NZ Open Source Society, a member of the NZ Computer Society and the Institute of Directors.

If you want to know more about me, look me up on Google or LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/alickwilson. And if you would like to discuss my views, please contact me on 04-976 8955, email alick.wilson [at] braithwaite.co.nz, Skype alick_wilson.