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Sophia Bekele

Founder/CEO DotConnectAfrica Group | CBSegroup
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Sophia Bekele is the Founder and CEO of DotConnectAfrica Group and CBSegroup. She is a former Fortune 500 technology auditor and served as a policy advisor to the ICANN Generic Names Supporting Organization (gNSO) Council from 2005 to 2007, contributing to foundational policy discussions for the new gTLD program. She spearheaded the Yes2DotAfrica campaign and led the precedent-setting Independent Review Process (IRP) related to the .Africa domain. She has also advised United Nations agencies on ICT and digital governance issues. Bekele is a recognized thought leader in corporate and ICT governance, international policy, business strategy, and internet development.

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