Sajid Rahman appointed vice chair of ICANN Board of Directors

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the reappointment of Tripti Sinha as Chair of the ICANN Board of Directors and the appointment of Sajid Rahman as Vice Chair.

The announcement was made during the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting held in Dublin, Ireland, from October 25–30, 2025. Three new members also joined the Board during the meeting.

Sinha, who first joined the ICANN Board in 2018, has been reappointed as Chair for a fourth term. With over three decades of experience in Internet infrastructure, research networking, and global coordination, she currently serves as President and CEO of Internet2, a leading nonprofit advanced technology corporation. Previously, she was Assistant Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at the University of Maryland, where she led Advanced Cyber Infrastructure and Internet Global Services.

"I am honored to continue serving alongside such a talented and globally diverse Board," said Tripti Sinha, Chair of the ICANN Board. "This year marks an important moment for ICANN as we implement the next Strategic Plan and strengthen our role in a changing Internet governance landscape."

Sajid Rahman, who joined the ICANN Board in 2022, has been appointed Vice Chair. He currently chairs the Board Finance Committee and brings extensive leadership experience spanning digital services, emerging markets, and corporate governance. Rahman is Managing Partner of a fund investing in late-stage technology and renewable energy projects, and previously served as Managing Director at Standard Chartered Bank and Group CEO of Telenor Health, where he built and scaled a global digital healthcare business.

"ICANN's Board reflects the collaboration and diversity that define the global Internet community," said Sajid Rahman, Vice Chair of the ICANN Board. "As we navigate technological and societal shifts, I look forward to working with my fellow Directors to advance ICANN's mission and strengthen engagement across all regions."

ICANN also welcomed three new members to its Board — Constance Bommelaer de Leusse and Raúl Echeberría, selected by the ICANN Nominating Committee, and Greg DiBiase, selected by the Generic Names Supporting Organization. Their combined expertise in Internet governance, policy, and technical operations will further enhance ICANN's mission to maintain a secure, stable, and interoperable global Internet.

The Chair and Vice Chair of the ICANN Board serve one-year terms, while voting Board members serve three-year terms. The Board comprises 20 members (16 voting members and four non-voting liaisons) representing a broad diversity of geography and professional expertise — underscoring ICANN's commitment to inclusive, global Internet governance.