Connecting the world and beyond

Office of the Secretary-General

Doreen Bogdan-Martin

ITU Secretary-General

Doreen Bogdan-Martin took office as Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.

With over three decades of leadership experience in global telecommunications policy, Ms. Bogdan-Martin has emphasized the need for digital transformation to achieve economic prosperity, job creation, skills development, gender equality, and socio-economic inclusion, as well as to build circular economies, reduce climate impact, and save lives. Her historic election by ITU Member States in September 2022 made her the first woman ever to head the 160-year-old organization. Known for mobilizing innovative partnerships, she aims to promote meaningful connectivity, intensify cooperation to connect the unconnected, and strengthen the alignment of digital technologies with inclusive sustainable development.

Recent activities

Event, 22 June 2026
5th National Communications Conference, Mozambique

In a keynote address at Mozambique's 5th National Communications Conference, the ITU Secretary-General cited the country's connectivity efforts, which she said " are helping President Chapo's vision of a Mozambique that is both meaningfully connected and future ready."

Event, 09 June 2026
European Union Council of Ministers

At an EU Council of Ministers meeting in Luxembourg, the ITU Secretary-General engaged in discussions on strengthening cooperation between ITU and the European Union, particularly on AI, digital investments and resilience.

Event, 21 May 2026
Launch of the Global AI Hub

Joining the launch of the Global AI Hub in Seoul with the Republic of Korea's Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and partners of the United Nations, the ITU Secretary-General said that "at a time when unchecked AI divides risk becoming AI-driven inequalities, initiatives like this are essential to ensuring AI serves everyone, everywhere."

Event, 13 May 2026
Global Symposium for Regulators 2026

"In a moment of significant technological change, our increasingly digital world needs what only regulators can provide: Clear direction, credible safeguards, and the ability to transform innovation into public value," said the ITU Secretary-General at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-26).

Event, 04 May 2026
Network of Women breakfast during ITU Council

At the ITU Council 2026 Network of Women breakfast, hosted by the Government of Canada, the ITU Secretary-General encouraged stronger collaboration among women's networks, particularly ahead of ITU's upcoming PP-26. "We reaffirmed our goal: More women in leadership at the Plenipotentiary Conference and beyond."

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Connecting the world and beyond

Office of the Secretary-General

Doreen Bogdan-Martin

ITU Secretary-General

Recent activities

Official visits

ITU's Management Team

Year in review 2025

Acceptance speech (video)