ICANN Board Appointed New Nominating Committee Leadership
The board has named Charles Mok as the 2027 Nominating Committee Chair and Ron da Silva as the Chair-Elect.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
The ICANN Board has appointed Charles Mok as the 2027 Nominating Committee Chair and Ron da Silva as the committee's Chair-Elect. The appointments were announced from the organization's base in Los Angeles.
Why it matters
The Nominating Committee plays a vital role in governance by selecting key leadership positions across various ICANN boards and councils. Its mandate is to exercise independent judgment to ensure the stability of the organization.
ICANN was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit public benefit corporation. The committee is tasked with selecting board members for 2027.
The players
Charles Mok
He is the newly appointed 2027 Nominating Committee Chair for ICANN.
Ron da Silva
He has been appointed as the 2027 Nominating Committee Chair-Elect.
ICANN
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that manages internet identifiers.
The details
The Nominating Committee is responsible for selecting members for the ICANN Board of Directors, the Public Technical Identifiers Board, and the At-Large Advisory Committee. It also appoints members to the Country Code Names Supporting Organization Council and the Generic Names Supporting Organization Council.
Timeline
ICANN was established as a nonprofit organization in 1998.
Charles Mok and Ron da Silva will serve their terms during 2027.
Market Landscape
The appointment of committee leadership follows established mandates in the ICANN Bylaws regarding Nominating Committee independence. This move solidifies the governance structure as the organization continues to manage global internet identifiers.
The committee's leadership changes do not immediately alter daily internet navigation for the average user. However, these appointments influence the long-term oversight of the technical infrastructure that supports global connectivity.
The takeaway
The selection process ensures that diverse stakeholder perspectives remain represented in ICANN leadership. Effective governance in these roles is essential for maintaining the consistency and security of the global domain name system.
Further reading
For more information on the organization's governance, see the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Agip-news.
