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Akram Atallah Named Head of ICANN’s New Generic Domains Division

By CircleID Reporter

Akram Atallah – Named Head of ICANN’s New Generic Domains DivisionIn a post today, ICANN’s CEO, Fadi Chehadé, has announced the creation of a new division within ICANN, called Generic Domains Division, in order “to handle the tremendous increase in scale resulting from the New gTLD Program.”

Akram Atallah, who is currently the Chief Operating Officer (COO), will become divisional President of the Generic Domains Division that will include gTLD Operations, DNS Industry Engagement, and Online Community Services.

Susanna Bennett, a financial and operational executive in technology services, will be joining ICANN as the new COO, filling Akram’s position, starting July 1st.

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