Affiliation: AT Worthy Technology
Nominee Classification: Well Qualified
Nominee Questionnaire
1. ARIN Board of Trustees Qualifications and Responsibilities
Please review the ARIN Board of Trustees Expected Qualifications and Responsibilities thoroughly. Please describe, providing specific details, any barriers you foresee to your fully meeting those qualifications and undertaking those responsibilities. A Trustee’s responsibilities have usually required about 5-10 hours per week.
Thank you for detailing the ARIN Trustee expectations. I am confident in my ability to fulfill these responsibilities, given my knowledge of the Internet numbering ecosystem.
The main challenge I foresee is familiarizing myself with the ARIN team members, as forming strong relationships is crucial for this role. However, I’m optimistic about overcoming this quickly as I reside less than one hour from the ARIN HQ in Virginia. My current commitments are flexible, enabling me to meet the required time dedication.
As the owner of my own fairly funded startup, I will have sufficient time for my responsibilities as a board member.
2. Conflicts of Interest
a) Please disclose any conflicts of interest you may have, real or perceived, that would impact your ability to perform your duty as a member of the ARIN Board of Trustees. (If no conflicts, please enter “N/A”)
Regarding potential conflicts of interest, I foresee no issues impacting my ability to perform as a Trustee. I am also legally eligible to serve under state and federal laws. I am a legal resident of the United States.
b) How do you propose to resolve any conflicts identified in (a)? (If no conflicts identified, please enter “N/A”)
N/A
c) Are you currently eligible to serve on the Board of Trustees according to the Conflict of Interest Requirements and the eligibility requirements?
Yes
d) If not currently eligible, describe how you will become eligible to serve, if elected (i.e., “If elected, I will resign from the position of ____________ before 31 Dec 2023”). If currently eligible, please enter “N/A”.
N/A
3. Education
a) Please list any educational degree(s) you received, the institution and the date issued.
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the High School of Commerce in Tunis, Tunisia (1997). I also completed a Master’s Degree in Electronic Commerce and International Procurement from the High School of Electronic Commerce in Manouba, Tunisia (2007).
b) Please list any professional designations, certifications, or development education (non-degree) and the dates completed.
I have attended a series of professional development and certification programs. These include:
- The Executive Program in Democracy, Governance, and Leadership at Syracuse University (2007)
- The courses ‘Internet Regulatory and Trade Policy’ and ‘Internet Governance: Issues and Challenges’ at the US Telecommunications Training Institute (2007)
- A Professional Short Program in Radical Innovation (2015) and a course on ‘Tackling the Challenges of Big Data’ (2014) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- A Certificate in Internet Diplomacy from the University of Southern California (2016)
- An Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School, for completing three executive programs (2018) – Online courses from the University of Pennsylvania on ‘Privacy Law and Data Protection’ (Jul 2019), Duke University on ‘FinTech Law and Policy’ (Oct 2019), and The State University of New York on ‘International Cyber Conflicts’ (Mar 2019)
- A Certified Metaverse Expert certification from the Blockchain Council (2022)
- The Independent Director Initiative at UC Berkeley – School of Law (Aug 2022)
- I recently completed a certificate program on ‘Business in the Metaverse Economy’ from The Wharton School (Nov 2022 – Jan 2023)
4. Employment and Experience
a) Please provide the name of any company or organization you currently are employed by, or from which you receive directly or indirectly a material portion of your compensation. Please describe the business of each such entity, your current title, and the office address of the organization.
AT WORTHY TECHNOLOGY | Jan 2023 – PRESENT
Founder and CEO
As the Founder and CEO of AT Worthy Technology, I am focused on enhancing the way businesses measure their digital customer experience. Under my leadership, AT Worthy has introduced the “@s” rating system, which complements traditional “⭐” ratings, reflecting a company’s dedication to providing an exceptional online experience for their customers. I take pride in developing the “Digital Worthiness” concept, which encourages businesses to invest in their digital customer interactions.
In my role as a tech startup founder, I am responsible for setting the company’s strategic direction, managing product development, and fostering valuable partnerships. A key aspect of my responsibilities involves building a strong, talented team to drive innovation and success at AT Worthy. I actively seek out individuals who share our passion for improving digital customer experiences and who have the skills to contribute to our growth.
Fundraising is another crucial element of my role. I constantly engage with potential investors, presenting our vision for the future and showcasing the value that our “@s” rating system and Digital Worthiness concept can bring to businesses. This enables us to secure the financial resources necessary to scale our operations, expand our reach, and make a lasting impact in the digital age. By combining these efforts, I am committed to guiding AT Worthy Technology in empowering organizations to excel in their digital presence.
META (FACEBOOK) | 2019 – 2023
Public Policy Manager
Advocate for Facebook’s positions in North Africa and the wider Middle East and Africa region by representing the company in meetings with government officials and elected members.
Consistently achieved company goals in public policy by developing and executing complex political strategies, including engaging and building relationships with key stakeholders.
Created innovative plans for engagement with policymakers on Facebook’s products and services and monitored legislation and regulatory matters affecting Facebook to advise the company on policy challenges.
Enhanced Facebook’s public reputation by communicating Facebook’s position on a wide variety of digital policy issues in public presentations to diverse audiences, both internally and externally
Collaborated on and developed public policy positions with other team members at Facebook by analyzing data from multiple sources, forecasting potential policies and situations, devising appropriate outcomes, and proposing the best strategies to achieve goals. Quickly earned a reputation for fostering beneficial and strategic partnerships and alliances with other industry stakeholders, government officials, and organizations to advance the policy goals of Facebook.
Frequently called upon to advise Facebook teams on public policy matters and guide the development of products, services, and policies.
Led global strategic efforts to ensure the advancement of the team’s objectives by coordinating internal and external players across countries and time zones.
INTERNET CORPORATIONS FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS (ICANN) | 2016 – 2019
Member of Board of Directors
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is a nonprofit organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces and numerical spaces of the Internet, ensuring the network’s stable and secure operation.
Served as a board member for several areas of the non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces of the Internet, ensuring the network’s stable and secure operation. Partnered with the Chief Executive Officer and his team to achieve the organization’s mission, develop chair meeting agendas, discuss issues confronting the organization, and strategically set policies in a dynamic non-profit setting.
Monitored performance and outcomes against the strategic plan by encouraging the Board’s role in strategic planning and providing direction and oversight to meet targets.
Stayed abreast of the organization’s financial situation by reading and analyzing financial statements and reports ( $150M Operation budget and $314M New TLD Fund ).
Board Committees and Working Groups :
Chair of the Organizational Effectiveness Committee (OEC): The OEC is responsible for the following areas related to Organizational and Specific Reviews:
The review and oversight of all organizational reviews are aimed at enhancing ICANN’s overall effectiveness and achieving specific organizational objectives, structural relevance, and effectiveness.
The review and oversight of all Specific Reviews which are aimed at reviewing ICANN’s execution of commitments relating to Accountability and Transparency; Security, Stability, and Resiliency; Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice; and Registration Directory Service.
The review and oversight of policies, processes, and procedures relating to the Organizational and Specific Reviews.
The development and maintenance of a Review Framework for Organizational and Specific Reviews, which is subject to Board approval that encapsulates the policies, processes, and procedures applicable to the conduct of the Organizational and Specific Reviews.
Member of the Finance Committee: The ICANN Board’s Finance Committee is responsible for:
Consulting with the President on ICANN’s annual budget process;
Reviewing and making recommendations on the annual budget submitted by the President; and Developing and recommending long-range financial objectives for ICANN.
Member of the Board-Governments Working Group: ICANN Board working group in charge of following up on the relationship with the ICANN’s Governmental Advisory Committee
Member of the Internet Governance Working Group: ICANN Board working group in charge of following up on relationship with the Internet Governance.
Speaking on behalf of ICANN :
- IGF 2018 Paris France
- IETF Meeting 101 in London UK
- The Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace: The Paris Call was sent in 2018 by the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, during the Internet Governance Forum held at UNESCO and the Paris Peace Forum.
- LACTLD 2018 in Panama City Panama
- ITU WSIS Forum 2017 – GENEVA Switzerland :
- I spoke at the session “Harnessing the potential of Government officials for participation in Internet Governance”.
- During the forum, I had the chance to meet with ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao. Mr. Zhao reiterated his support for a stronger relationship and collaboration between ICANN and ITU.
- AFRINIC 25th Meeting Mauritius 2016
- Middle East DNS Forum 2016
GOOGLE | 2012 –2016
Head of Public Policy & Government Relations MENA
Developed and led public policy campaigns across the full range of policy areas that impact Google and the web, including innovation, Internet Access, Internet governance, and privacy.
Supported and implemented policies to create and maintain a user-focused online environment and an open Internet by engaging directly with politicians and policymakers and building a network of trade associations, industry partners, non-profit groups, and others. Created inroads for future products and services by representing Google externally with government, regulators, third parties, and at public conferences.
Conducted in-depth research to anticipate important federal and state government, public and social issues to manage crisis communications and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson on complex issues, particularly on public policy or legal matters. Advanced policy positions that benefit our users by collaborating cross-functionally with a team of Google employees across MENA while closely coordinating the global Public Policy team.
Ensured projects stayed within costs while managing the MENA Public Policy budget of $0.5M, including budget preparation, supplier management, purchase orders, and invoice approval.
Built coalitions that support policy stances to advance Google’s reputation and influence by leading activities related to Internet Governance in MENA, including ICANN, IGF, ITU, and others.
INTERNET SOCIETY (ISOC) – 2009 – 2012
Board of Trustees Member
The Internet Society is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet-related standards, education, access, and policy. Its mission is “to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world”.
Trustees serve in the interest of the Internet Society as a whole but are appointed or elected by the following groups: Chapters, Organization members, and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Served as a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominations Committee to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet to benefit all people throughout the world.
Subsidiaries: Public Interest Registry (501(c)(3)); Internet Society Asia Limited (Singapore); Internet Society Foundation; Total Revenue : 52 millions $
KOUBAA CONSULTING | 2004 – 2012
Owner – Principal Consultant
Provided organizational assistance, technology implementation, strategy development, or operational improvement services for highprofile clients:
Promoted the adoption of technology for clients while advising organizations on how best to use information technology to meet their objectives.
Built a reputation as an IT subject matter expert when recommending upgrades and implementing, deploying, and administering IT systems on the organization’s behalf.
Advised Tunisian SMBs on using the Internet and e-Commerce to export to different target markets while serving as a CEPEX – Export Certified Advisor.
ESSEC Tunis: E-Commerce teacher for students of the Professional E-Commerce Master Degree
Customers: Education for Employment Foundation (EFE), Réseau Entreprendre Tunis, World Bank Group, Freedom House,
ICT4Peace Foundation, UNESCWA, U.S. Trade and Development Agency ( USTDA ), US GRAINS COUNCIL, Global Intelligence
Alliance (GIA – renamed M-Brain ), Tunisian Accountants Company (CCT), Tunisian Center of Painting Industries (TopX – CETIP), Arab Institute for Human Rights, …
NETWORK EXPERTISE TELCABO TUNISIA | 2002 – 2004
Managing Director
Network Expertise Telcabo Tunisia (NXT) offer covers a complete network life cycle: Turnkey Solutions, Managed Services, or Outsourced Resources.
Co-founded and managed as an operational and financial officer the company activities that cover network life cycle: business and operations due diligence, site survey, site acquisition, rollout & construction management, installation and commissioning, equipment supply for telecom networks, …
DISCOVERY DATASOFT | 2001 – 2002
Management Controller & Process and Quality Manager
Monitor and advice on the performance of the quality management system, produce data and report on performance, measuring against set standards.
Liaise with other heads of departments to ensure that the quality management system is functioning properly and advise on changes and how to implement them and provide training, tools, and techniques to enable others to achieve quality standards.
TUNISIA TRADENET | 2000 – 2001
Management Controller & Process and Quality Manager
Tunisie TradeNet manages a data-processing network that connects the various interveners in the foreign trade procedures in Tunisia
(Banks, Administrations, Customs…). TTN is integrated with the e-government project. The purpose of the project is to facilitate the procedures of foreign trade, ensure traceability, and reduce the goods’ time of stay at the ports.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION – PROJECT IPAMED | 1999 – 2000
Project Manager
IPAMED is a project of the Euromed Heritage program set up within the framework of the regional support program for the enhancement of Euro-Mediterranean cultural heritage. IPAMED Project’s objective is to build computer-assisted remote sensing cartography of heritage sites in Tunisia. Budget of the project 1,12 Million €
CLEOPATRA WORLD GROUP | 1998 – 1999
Management Controller
Responsible for controlling the income in the game tables and slot machines, the restaurants, bars, and other points of sales.
Develop the policies and control procedures and then work with department heads in accounting and operations to ensure enforcement of those policies.
Investigate issues and ensure that any problems with legal compliance are rectified as quickly as possible.
b) Please refer to the ARIN Board of Trustees Guidance to the 2022 Nomination Committee in answering this question: Please describe your relevant professional experience and expertise and explain how this background will make you an effective trustee.
With a career spanning multiple leading technology organizations and a deep understanding of the Internet and tech industry, I believe I have a unique blend of experience and expertise that would make me an effective trustee.
- Significant Industry Experience: I have held key roles in two of the world’s largest technology companies, Google and Meta. During my time at Google, I served as Head of Public Policy and Government Relations for North Africa, while at Meta, I was the lead of Policy for the Middle East and North Africa. These roles required me to navigate complex policy environments, contribute to strategic decisions, and engage with diverse stakeholders. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the complexities of the tech industry and an ability to anticipate and adapt to its rapid evolution. As ARIN is a member-driven organization with many tech companies in its constituency, my familiarity with this environment and its key players would be invaluable as a trustee.
- Leadership in Internet Numbers: I have served on the Board of Directors of AfriNIC, a sister organization of ARIN, and thus have direct experience with the responsibilities and challenges of such a role. My tenure at AfriNIC provided me with an in-depth understanding of the nuances of regional Internet governance and the ability to address and manage its unique challenges. This experience will allow me to hit the ground running at ARIN, as I understand the dynamics of such an organization and can apply the insights I gained at AfriNIC to the ARIN context.
- Governance and Policy Experience: I have held leadership roles in several other important Internet governance organizations, including serving as a Board Director at ICANN, Trustee at the Internet Society, and as a member of the Internet Governance Forum’s Multistakeholder Advisory Group (IGF MAG). These roles have further expanded my knowledge of Internet governance and policy issues and honed my ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive consensus and make informed decisions.
These skills and experiences directly align with the role of a Trustee at ARIN, where sound judgment, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration are key to fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
In summary, my diverse experience in leading technology companies, leadership roles in key Internet governance organizations, and extensive board experience position me well to contribute significantly as a Trustee at ARIN. I believe that my industry knowledge, governance experience, and commitment to fostering a more accessible and inclusive Internet can greatly benefit the ARIN community.
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5. Governance Experience
a) Please identify any boards on which you currently serve that carry fiduciary duties, whether at a for-profit or nonprofit organization. Please note how long you have served and what offices, if any, you have held.
ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROMOTION, PROTECTION AND PROGRESS OF FROGANS TECHNOLOGY (OP3FT) | 2018 – PRESENT
Member of Board of Directors
Organization for the Promotion, Protection, and Progress of Frogans Technology (OP3FT) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to hold, promote, protect and ensure the progress of the Frogans technology in the form of an open standard for the Internet, available to all, free of charge.
Frogans is a medium for publishing content and services on the Internet, defined as a generic software layer on the Internet. Frogans Player is software that enables end-users to browse Frogans sites.
Joined the organization as VP of Global Policy building strong ties for the Frogans project with international organizations such as Internet Society, IETF, World Bank, IMF, and Internet2, …
The role transitioned to a volunteer Board position to help in the design of the organization governance of its HQ in Paris France and its future affiliates in the United States and other countries.
To promote the Frogans technology I presented the Frogans medium to the United States technical community during the 2018 Internet2 Global Summit.
I coordinated the writing and publication of the Informational Request For Comment (RFC) that describes the ‘leaptofrogans’ Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme (RFC8589), which enables applications to launch Frogans Player on a given Frogans site.
b) Please identify any other boards on which you have served in the past 10 years that are not included in answer to (a), listing your dates of service.
INTERNET CORPORATIONS FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS (ICANN) | 2016 – 2019
Member of Board of Directors
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is a nonprofit organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces and numerical spaces of the Internet, ensuring the network’s stable and secure operation.
Served as a board member for several areas of the non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces of the Internet, ensuring the network’s stable and secure operation. Partnered with the Chief Executive Officer and his team to achieve the organization’s mission, develop chair meeting agendas, discuss issues confronting the organization, and strategically set policies in a dynamic non-profit setting.
Monitored performance and outcomes against the strategic plan by encouraging the Board’s role in strategic planning and providing direction and oversight to meet targets.
Stayed abreast of the organization’s financial situation by reading and analyzing financial statements and reports ( $150M Operation budget and $314M New TLD Fund ). Board Committees and Working Groups :
Chair of the Organizational Effectiveness Committee (OEC): The OEC is responsible for the following areas related to Organizational and Specific Reviews:
The review and oversight of all organizational reviews are aimed at enhancing ICANN’s overall effectiveness and achieving specific organizational objectives, structural relevance, and effectiveness.
The review and oversight of all Specific Reviews which are aimed at reviewing ICANN’s execution of commitments relating to Accountability and Transparency; Security, Stability, and Resiliency; Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice; and Registration Directory Service.
The review and oversight of policies, processes, and procedures relating to the Organizational and Specific Reviews.
The development and maintenance of a Review Framework for Organizational and Specific Reviews, which is subject to Board approval that encapsulates the policies, processes, and procedures applicable to the conduct of the Organizational and Specific Reviews.
Member of the Finance Committee: The ICANN Board’s Finance Committee is responsible for:
Consulting with the President on ICANN’s annual budget process;
Reviewing and making recommendations on the annual budget submitted by the President; and Developing and recommending long-range financial objectives for ICANN.
Member of the Board-Governments Working Group: ICANN Board working group in charge of following up on the relationship with the ICANN’s Governmental Advisory Committee
Member of the Internet Governance Working Group: ICANN Board working group in charge of following up on relationship with the Internet Governance.
Speaking on behalf of ICANN :
- IGF 2018 Paris France
- IETF Meeting 101 in London UK
- The Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace: The Paris Call was sent in 2018 by the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, during the Internet Governance Forum held at UNESCO and the Paris Peace Forum.
- LACTLD 2018 in Panama City Panama
- ITU WSIS Forum 2017 – GENEVA Switzerland :
- I spoke at the session “Harnessing the potential of Government officials for participation in Internet Governance”.
- During the forum, I had the chance to meet with ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao. Mr. Zhao reiterated his support for a stronger relationship and collaboration between ICANN and ITU.
- AFRINIC 25th Meeting Mauritius 2016
- Middle East DNS Forum 2016
INTERNET SOCIETY (ISOC) – 2009 – 2012
Board of Trustees Member
The Internet Society is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet-related standards, education, access, and policy. Its mission is “to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world”.
Trustees serve in the interest of the Internet Society as a whole but are appointed or elected by the following groups: Chapters, Organization members, and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Served as a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominations Committee to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet to benefit all people throughout the world.
Subsidiaries: Public Interest Registry (501(c)(3)); Internet Society Asia Limited (Singapore); Internet Society Foundation; Total Revenue : 52 millions $
INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM | 2020 – 2022
Member of the Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) – Facebook & Private Sector Representative
Serve as a MAG member representing Facebook and the Private Sector with the primary responsibility to advise the SecretaryGeneral on the program and schedule of the Internet Governance Forum meetings. Responsibilities of MAG members include:
Develop the detailed program and schedule of the annual IGF meetings, including the identification of themes, sub-themes, and issues taking into account inputs of all relevant stakeholders;
Determine how best to plan and organize the annual IGF meeting;
Organize main sessions and where necessary participate in dedicated thematic working groups;
Select workshops and facilitate the organization of workshops;
Coordinate panels and provide support and guidance to panelists, moderators, and speakers at the annual meeting; Support IGF intercessional work;
Promote the work of the IGF amongst all stakeholders; foster Multi-Stakeholder participation and collaboration at the annual IGF meetings and intercessional work.
TUNISIA INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM | 2013 – 2023
President of the Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group (MAG)
ARAB INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM | 2013 – 2015
Member of the Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group (MAG)
Served as a member of the founding MAG of the Arab Internet Governance Forum with the primary responsibility to organize the Tunisian IGF in collaboration with the stakeholders of the Internet in the Arab region. Arab IGF tackles a wide spectrum of issues of regulatory and policy nature within the sphere of the Internet industry and Internet use. These topics include accelerating broadband penetration, development of its applications, promoting local content, user rights, policies for critical Internet resources, cybersecurity, protecting privacy, youth, and the Internet, and innovation enabling Internet policies.
NORTH AFRICA INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM | 2013
Member of the Nomination Committee
THE WORLD BANK GROUP – 2014 – 2019
Member of the Advisory Council for Citizen Engagement
The World Bank Group has established an Advisory Council to guide the development and implementation of a Strategic Framework for Mainstreaming Citizen Engagement in World Bank Group Operations.
The members of the Advisory Council – experts in the field from civil society, academia, government, private sector, and development partners – were selected based on their knowledge and experience, and ability to represent a range of global and country perspectives. The Advisory Council’s remit is to provide its guidance and expertise on how citizen engagement, including beneficiary feedback, can improve the results of World Bank Group-financed development interventions.
AFRICAN NETWORK INFORMATION CENTER ( AFRINIC ) – 2010 – 2013
Board of Directors Member
AFRINIC is the regional Internet registry for Africa. Its headquarters are in Ebene, Mauritius. Before AFRINIC was formed, IP addresses for Africa were distributed by the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre, the American Registry for Internet Numbers, and the RIPE NCC.
Represented and worked for the whole African region towards the allocation and management of Internet resources (IPv4, IPv6 & ASNs).
ICANN NOMINATING COMMITTEE (NOMCOM) – 2008 – 2009
Member
The Nominating Committee (NomCom) is an independent committee tasked with selecting eight members of the Board of Directors and other key positions within ICANN’s structure as are set forth in the Bylaws.
The NomCom is charged with populating a portion of the ICANN Board as noted above, as well as the ALAC, the ccNSO Council, and the GNSO Council. The NomCom compliments the other means for filling a portion of key ICANN leadership positions achieved within the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees.
PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY ( .ORG REGISTRY ) – 2007 – 2012
Advisory Council Member
Public Interest Registry is a Reston, Virginia-based not-for-profit created by the Internet Society in 2002 to manage the .ORG top-level domain. It took over operation of .ORG in January 2003 and launched the .NGO and .ONG top-level domains in March 2015. Played a vital role in the long-term success of .ORG while advising on issues ranging from public policy to the introduction of new services.
INTERNET SOCIETY (ISOC) TUNISIA CHAPTER – 2006 – 2012
Founder/President
Brought together individual members of the Internet Society who share an interest and belief in the Internet Society’s mission and are committed to furthering the Internet Society’s goals and objectives within Tunisia.
The Internet Society Chapters in Tunisia helped advance the mission of an open and stronger Internet. Our chapter runs programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues. Founding member of the Article 32 Alliance
Secretariat of the Tunisia Internet Governance Forum
Organizer of the Safer Internet Days
Organizer of the Tunisia Internet Days
c) How does your past governance experience prepare you to help fulfill that role by serving as an ARIN Trustee?
My diverse experience in leading technology companies, leadership roles in key Internet governance organizations, and extensive board experience position me well to contribute significantly as a Trustee at ARIN. I believe that my industry knowledge, governance experience, and commitment to fostering a more accessible and inclusive Internet can greatly benefit the ARIN community.
6. Describe any past experience or involvement with ARIN or other Internet governance bodies.
Throughout my career, I’ve been deeply involved with numerous Internet governance bodies, which has given me a profound understanding of the global Internet ecosystem and its complexities.
ICANN: I served on the Board of Directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). ICANN is a global multi-stakeholder organization that coordinates the Internet’s domain name system. My role at ICANN involved strategic decisionmaking, governance, and a deep understanding of global internet policy issues.
Internet Society: I served as a Trustee of the Internet Society, a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet. This role allowed me to contribute to defining the strategic direction of the organization and ensure its mission and financial sustainability.
IGF MAG: I was a member of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), an open discussion platform of the United Nations for key legal, political, social and technical issues relating to the Internet. My role in the MAG involved advising the UN Secretary-General on the program and schedule of the IGF meetings.
AfriNIC: I served as a Board Director of AfriNIC, the Internet numbers registry for Africa. This experience provided me a deep understanding of the technical aspects of Internet governance and policy, similar to the work that ARIN does.
While my involvement with ARIN has been more indirect, through my experience with sister organizations and similar bodies in the Internet governance sphere, I have gained a solid understanding of ARIN’s mission and role within the global Internet ecosystem. I am confident that this past experience with various Internet governance bodies has prepared me well to effectively contribute to ARIN as a Trustee.
7. Aside from any governance experience, describe your specific skills, background, and/or areas of expertise you believe will assist the Board in carrying out its duties.
I bring a unique mix of skills, background, and expertise that I believe will greatly benefit the ARIN Board:
Extensive Industry Experience: My professional experience at leading technology companies, Google and Meta, has endowed me with an in-depth understanding of the Internet and telecommunications industry, technical operations, and strategic management. This experience will be invaluable in guiding ARIN’s strategic direction and overseeing its operating and fiscal performance.
Internet Governance: Having served on the Board of Directors for ICANN and AfriNIC, I have gained significant insights into the global Internet governance framework and policy-making processes. These experiences have provided me a solid understanding of ARIN’s mission and its role in the global Internet ecosystem.
Leadership & Strategic Planning: In my roles at Google, Meta, and non-profit boards, I have consistently demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills. I can leverage these skills to help develop and approve ARIN’s strategic and operating plans.
Finance and Risk Management: My experience in managing budgets, overseeing audits, and risk management at both for-profit and non-profit organizations aligns with the financial oversight and risk management responsibilities required of an ARIN Trustee.
Knowledge of Emerging Technologies: I hold several certificates, including in Metaverse, Blockchain, and Big Data. These certifications reflect my ongoing commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies that could impact the Internet ecosystem.
Communication and Consensus Building: I am known for my ability to listen to others’ perspectives, ask pertinent questions, and build consensus, which are essential skills for a board member. My experience in multicultural and multistakeholder environments has honed these skills.
I believe my unique blend of industry and governance experience, technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and communication skills will make me an effective Trustee, capable of contributing significantly to ARIN’s mission.