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Work experience

1989-1990. Second-class locksmith of the central repair workshop of Hrazdan TPP.

1999-2001. Junior researcher of the Energy Department of the Armenian State University of Energy.

2000-2003. Engineer of the Energy Modes Planning Department of <<ArmEnergo>> CJSC.

2003-2007. State Director of the Energy Modes Planning Service of <<ArmEnergo>> CJSC.

2007-2013. Chief Specialist of the Equipment and Material and Technical Supply Department of the <<Hrazdan-5 Construction Directorate>> CJSC.

2014-2019. Head of Energy Construction Programs of <<Redinet>> CJSC.

2019-2020 Member of the RA PSRC.

2020-2021 Governor of Kotayk Region of the Republic of Armenia.

2021-2024 General Director of the <<Compute Center>> CJSC.

Since November 15, 2024, Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of Armenia.

Philip Marnick is the General Director of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). He was appointed early January 2022 by the Members of the Board, to assume the position, paving the way for a more effective regulatory framework by continuing the evolution of the telecom sector liberalization.

Mr. Marnick leads the TRA, including the development of consumer protection initiatives and resolving disputes. The TRA develops regulatory rules that promote competition, innovation, and investment in broadband services and facilities, as well as developing a more comprehensive and competitive framework that aligns with international best practices. Ensuring that Bahrain remains a center of innovation and that its telecommunications sector serves everyone while supporting Bahrain’s strategic objectives.

Before assuming his role at the TRA, Philip managed and directed at Ofcom in the UK, where he was the Group Director of Spectrum responsible for all aspects of UK national and international spectrum management – from strategy to delivery including awards, clearance and enforcement. 

Mr. Marnick has worked in the telecommunications sector for over 30 years. He has served as a senior executive in technology, operations, and strategy. Mr. Marnick has worked in both start-ups (from inception to sale) and major corporations, in firms such as UK Broadband, O2, Orange, BT, J-Phone in Japan (now Softbank Mobile), Extreme Mobile, and SpinVox (now Nuance).

From analogue to 5G, he has engaged across every mobile generation. Throughout his carrier he has been at the forefront of industry developments – in both fixed and mobile. He has collaborated on the first deployments of mobile networks utilizing new technologies and standards, this has also included innovative products such as the first camera phone and photo messaging service, as well as mobile internet and hosted voice services. 

Top executive and economist with over 20 years of leadership experience in telecommunications regulation, competition policy, and strategic governance and management. Recognized for spearheading Brazil’s 5G auction, shaping national 
telecommunication policy, and advancing consumer rights and service quality. Proven track record in leading a governmental organization with 27 offices and a workforce of over 1,200 staff. Accomplished academic and published author with expertise in innovation, finance, and economic regulation. Fluent in three languages and experienced in high level international collaboration.

Education
Lawyer from Universidad Externado de Colombia, with a Specialization in Contract Law and Negotiable Legal Relations from the same university. He also holds an Executive MBA (Cum Laude) from Prime Business School at Universidad Sergio Arboleda.

Professional Experience
Mr. Gutiérrez Afanador has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, holding legal, administrative, and senior management roles. In the public sector, he has worked with the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies of Colombia, the Ministry of Transport of Colombia – Instituto Nacional de Vías (INVIAS), the Federación Nacional de Departamentos, and the Agencia de Desarrollo Rural.

In the private sector, he served as General Secretary of ETB and as legal advisor to Telefónica Data, Rhayuela Films, and the Embassy of France in Colombia. He has also been a member of the boards of CINTEL, Colvatel S.A., and Skynet de Colombia S.A.

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Es ingeniero en Ciencias de la Computación y complementó su formación con posgrados en Administración de Negocios y posee una especialización Políticas Tecnológicas de la Universidad de Washington; con amplia trayectoria en la gestión de proyectos tecnológicos y empresariales.

A lo largo de su carrera, ha ocupado roles clave en diversas organizaciones, destacando su labor y participando activamente en diversas organizaciones de gobernanza de Internet como ICANN, IETF, NANOG, ARIN y otras, así como miembro de la Junta Directiva de Racsa y presidente fundador de ISOC Costa Rica.

Además, ha ocupado varios puestos ejecutivos, incluidos Gerente de TI, director de TI y Juntas Directiva, en empresas transnacionales. Su influencia se extiende a Latinoamérica, brindando asesoramiento a gobiernos latinoamericanos sobre el establecimiento de Puntos de Intercambio de Internet (IXP) y sirviendo como consultor de políticas de telecomunicaciones, fue coautor del primer Libro de interconexión patrocinado por La Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF).

Monsieur Célestin KADJIDJA est un ingénieur en Informatique, avec 30 ans d’expérience dans le domaine des réseaux et management des systèmes d’information, ce dans les secteurs bancaire, transport aérien et la sécurité sociale. 

Initialement, il a été formé à l’Ecole d’Ingénieur de Constance en Allemagne après ses études secondaires au Lycée National Léon MBA de Libreville au Gabon.

Il commence sa carrière professionnelle au début des années 1990 dans le secteur bancaire. Par la suite, il intègre le domaine du transport aérien, puis le secteur de la Santé en pilotant des projets informatique et télécom dans le domaine de la Sécurité sociale.

Durant son parcours, il a occupé différentes fonctions, à savoir :

·       Chef de Projet à la Direction informatique de la Banque BICIG, Groupe BNP-Paribas ;

·       Directeur Adjoint de la Monétique à la BICIG, Groupe BNP-Paribas ;

·       Directeur Informatique et Télécommunications au sein de la Compagnie aérienne nationale, Air-Gabon ;

·       Directeur des Systèmes d’information de la Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS) du Gabon ;

·       Conseiller technique en Systèmes d’information du Directeur Général de la CNSS ;

·       Conseiller technique en Sécurité des Systèmes d’information du Directeur Général de la CNSS.

En août 2023, il est nommé Président du Conseil de régulation de l’ARCEP Gabon par le Général de Brigade, Brice Clotaire OLIGUI NGUEMA, Président de la Transition, Chef de l’Etat, Président de la République gabonaise.

Pour ce poste, une feuille de route avec des axes de travail ci-après lui a été confiée :

·       Amélioration de la Gouvernance de l’ARCEP ;

·       Accélération du développement du service universel ;

·       Optimisation de la Gestion des ressources en fréquence ;

·       Assainissement des finances de l’Institution.

Ces directives constituent les ligne directrices de l’action managériale de Monsieur Célestin KADJIDJA depuis sa prise de fonction effective le 5 octobre 2023.

Dr. Njogou Lamin Bah is a seasoned public servant and senior government official, widely 
recognized for his outstanding contributions to public administration and national governance in 
The Gambia. With a career spanning over two decades in the civil service, Dr. Bah has held a series 
of high-profile and impactful roles within the Government of The Gambia. 

He served with distinction on multiple occasions as Secretary General and Head of the Civil 
Service, the highest-ranking position in the public service, as well as Minister for Presidential 
Affairs, overseeing executive coordination and the implementation of key government priorities. 
His leadership was instrumental in strengthening institutional performance and advancing public 
sector reform. 

Dr. Bah has also held several significant cabinet portfolios, including Minister of Works, 
Construction and Infrastructure, Minister of Information and Communication Infrastructure, and 
Minister of Petroleum and Energy. These roles reflect his broad expertise in infrastructure, 
governance, and national development. 

In addition to his ministerial responsibilities, Dr. Bah held several senior administrative positions, 
including Secretary to Cabinet, Permanent Secretary 1 at the Office of the President, Deputy 
Permanent Secretary, Principal Assistant Secretary, and Senior Assistant Secretary. His progressive 
rise through the ranks is a testament to his professionalism, competence, and commitment to 
service. 

Dr. Bah is a highly accomplished and multilingual professional. He holds a Doctorate in Public 
Administration from Rochville University, USA, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and 
a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Lexington University, USA, and a Bachelor 
of Arts in Linguistics from Sidi Muhammed Ben Abdallah University in Fez, Morocco. He is also 
an alumnus of Gambia High School, where he completed his secondary education. 

In recognition of his exceptional service to the nation, Dr. Bah was awarded the Medal of the 
Republic of the Gambial (RGM) in 2008. One of the country’s highest national honours. 

Fluent in English and proficient in French, Spanish, and Arabic, Dr. Bah brings a global perspective 
to governance, diplomacy, and policy development. His distinguished career continues to inspire 
a generation of public servants in The Gambia and beyond.

Work Experience:
2025 – Director of Internal Audit, Georgian State Electrosystem
2023–2025 – Financial Monitoring and Internal Audit, LLC Teleimedi
2020–2025 – Advisor to the General Director, Georgian State Electrosystem
2016–2020 – Member of Parliament of Georgia
2013–2016 – Head of Tsalenjikha Municipality

2009–2011 – Lawyer, LLC Media Alliance

2009–2012 – Director, LLC Georgian Forestry Consulting Centre
2008–2009 – Lawyer, TLC (Tbilisi Legal Centre)
2005–2007 – Chief Controller, Real Sector and Privatisation Department, Chamber of Control of Georgia
2004–2005 – Lead Controller, Real Sector and Privatisation Department, Chamber of Control of Georgia
2003–2004 – Lead Controller, Internal Control and Special Assignments Division, Chamber of Control of Georgia
2002–2003 – Lead Controller, Department of Reforms and International Relations, Chamber of Control of Georgia
2000–2002 – Chief Inspector, Department of Reforms and Foreign Relations, Chamber of Control of Georgia
1998–2000 – Legal Consultant, LLC Universal

Monsieur Huguens PREVILON occupait le poste de Directeur de la Direction des Etudes Economiques et du Marché (DEEM) lorsqu’il a été nommé au poste de Directeur Général de l’Organe Exécutif du Conseil National des Télécommunications (CONATEL) par le Conseil Présidentiel de Transition (CPT), le 17 février 2025.

Il a été Consultant pour plusieurs entreprises privées réalisant des enquêtes et des études économiques ainsi que la mise en place de systèmes informatiques (2010-2023). Il jouit d’une longue carrière au CONATEL, car il a été Chef de Section puis Chef de Service à la Direction de Prospectives et des Affaires Économiques chargé de la gestion des dossiers liés aux tarifs et coûts d’interconnexion, études de marché et analyses économiques (Janvier 2012 - Février 2018). De Mars 2018 à Octobre 2019, il a été Directeur de l’Unité de Promotion des TIC et d’Appui à l’Innovation, impliqué dans la mise en œuvre, l’évaluation et le suivi des projets de développement des TIC. A partir d’octobre 2019, il a occupé le poste de Directeur à la Direction du Service Universel chargé de la planification et de la mise en œuvre de programmes d’aménagement universel (mise en place de laboratoires informatiques, appui structurel et formation).

Durant son parcours d’études, Monsieur Huguens PREVILON a obtenu un Master en Management de l’Organisation de la Net-Economie (Université de Picardie Jules Verne, France, 2013-2014), un Master en Économie des Télécommunications (Université Nationale d’Éducation à Distance, UNED, Espagne, 2012-2013), un diplôme en Génie Électronique (Faculté des Sciences, Université d’État d’Haïti, 2002-2007), un Diplôme en Sciences Économiques (Faculté de Droit et des Sciences Économiques, Université d’État d’Haïti, 2003-2008), plus d’une dizaine de certificat de formation dont un certificat d’aptitude à l’enseignement des mathématiques et de la physique.

Au cours de sa carrière d’enseignant, Monsieur PREVILON a été Professeur de Mathématiques Appliquées et Financières, de Microéconomie, de Macroéconomie, d’Economie Monétaire, de Planification du Développement et d’informatique dans plusieurs universités du pays comme l’Université Notre-Dame d’Haïti (Faculté des Sciences Économiques Sociales et Politiques (FSESP)), l’Université de la Fondation Dr Aristide ainsi que dans d’autres institutions
universitaires du pays.

Durant sa carrière, il a participé à des dizaines d’événements nationaux et internationaux (colloques, conférences, ateliers de travail) et a assuré des dizaines de programmes de formation au profit des jeunes, des étudiants, des associations professionnelles et de développement en rapport à ses domaines d’expertise.

Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is an 
officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers from the 1984 batch. He had superannuated as 
Chairman & CEO, Railway Board on 31st August 2023 after a career spanning about 37 years 
Indian Railway. He is a graduate in Civil Engineering from Madhav Institute of Technology and 
Science, Gwalior, with gold medal and has master’s degree in engineering (Structures) from IIT 
Roorkee. He has worked in various positions in the Central, Northern, North Central, Western, and 
West Central Railway, as well as in the Railway Board. 

Besides Chairman & CEO, Railway Board, some of the important positions held by Shri 
Anil Kumar Lahoti include Member Infrastructure, Railway Board, General Manager of Central 
Railway and Western Railway, Divisional Railway Manager, Lucknow, Northern Railway, Chief 
Administrative Officer (Construction), Northern Railway and Executive Director, Railway Board. 
Post his retirement, Ministry of Railway had appointed him to a One-Man Expert Committee for 
improvement in inspection and maintenance of track. In December 2023, Gati Shakti 
Vishvavidyalaya, Vadodara, a Central University appointed him as a Distinguished Visiting 
Professor. 

His expertise includes railway operations, track maintenance, project execution and station 
redevelopment. During his illustrious career, Shri Lahoti initiated several reforms in execution of 
infrastructure projects and took several initiatives to modernize and mechanize track maintenance 
on Indian Railways. During his stints as CRB & CEO, GM and DRM, he brought about significant 
improvement in freight transport performance and took several customer friendly initiatives to 
improve the quality of service and ease the customer interface. He has also extensively contributed 
to planning and structuring of station redevelopment projects in various positions served by him. 
Shri Lahoti has travelled to various countries in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia 
in connection with official assignments. He has undertaken executive training programmes at 
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, SDA Bocconi Business School, Milan, Italy and 
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. 

He was born to Freedom Fighter Late Shri Ratan Lal Lahoti and Late Smt. Kanchan Devi 
Lahoti at Guna, M.P. and is the younger brother of former Chief Justice of India Late Justice R.C. 
Lahoti. His wife is a homemaker and his son is a working professional in Bangaluru.

Ms. Lara Mohammad ElKhateeb was appointed Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) by a decision of the Council of Ministers on 21 September 2025.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Jordan and a Master’s degree in International Business Law. Ms. ElKhateeb brings extensive experience in legal and regulatory affairs, government relations, policy development, and public–private partnerships. She has served as Chief Executive Officer for Legal, Regulatory, and Government Affairs at Umniah Mobile Company, providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, licensing, data protection, and corporate governance.

She has also served as a Board Member of the Jordanian Student Support Fund under the Ministry of Education.

A strong advocate for women’s economic and political empowerment, Ms. ElKhateeb contributes actively through her roles on the boards of several profit and non-profit organizations. She currently serves as a member of the Jordanian Women’s Committees Union and as a Board Member of “Little Curious Minds,” an initiative under Save the Children, demonstrating her commitment to community development and early childhood education.

Mr. David Mugonyi is the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). He assumed office on January 15th, 2024.

Mr. Mugonyi has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles spanning public service, media, and strategic communications.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Mugonyi served in various capacities, including leading strategic communications for the Government of Kenya for over a decade.

As the Head of the Presidential Communications Service, he played a pivotal role as the primary advisor on communications, perception and reputation management at the highest level in the Republic of Kenya.

Mr. Mugonyi had a stellar career in the media, starting as a reporter and rising through the ranks to senior editorial roles at Kenya's leading media house, the Nation Media Group.

In recognition of his distinguished service to the nation, Mr. Mugonyi was feted with the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) award by the President of Kenya, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, in 2016.

He holds a Masters Degree in International Journalism from City University in the United Kingdom, a Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication from the same institution.

Hon. Clarence Massaquoi: The Chairperson of the LTA is a public policy practitioner with private-sector experience. He is a former two-term Member of the Honorable House of Representatives, representing District #3, Lofa County. He chaired the House committee on Contract, Monopoly, and Public Procurement in the 53rd Legislature and also chaired the Committee on Investment in the 54th Legislature. He also represented Liberia at the ECOWAS Parliament. Before coming to the Legislature, the Honorable Massaquoi served as Regional Director of Pentecostal Mission Unlimited (PMU)-Liberia, a small NGO that he helped grow into a nationally recognized institution. His work with PMU is credited with elections to the Legislature. The Chairperson heads the Department of Administration, Operations and Legal at the LTA.

À la tête de l’Autorité de Régulation des Technologies de Communication (ARTEC), Johanesa ANDRIAMIHAJA pilote la transformation du secteur numérique malgache dans un contexte d’accélération technologique et d’ouverture des marchés.

Manager stratégique, il œuvre à concilier innovation, exigences règlementaires et développement économique avec une ambition claire : faire du numérique un levier structurant de croissance, d’inclusion et de souveraineté pour Madagascar.

Son action s’articule autour de priorités majeures :

·       Structurer le développement du secteur à travers des feuilles de route favorisant la gouvernance et l’efficacité opérationnelle de l’ARTEC.

·       Développer l’influence de Madagascar, en nouant des partenariats stratégiques avec les instances régionales et internationales (UAT, GSMA)

·       Moderniser la régulation, en apportant des réponses concrètes et adaptées aux mutations rapides du numérique

Reconnu pour son approche pragmatique et orientée résultats, il s’attache à bâtir un écosystème numérique résilient, inclusif et compétitif au service du développement durable du pays. 

Mr Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum is an Attorney at Law who has been practicing since 1987. He has served as Minister of Information and Communication Technology of the Republic of Mauritius between 2010 and 2014. 

Mr Chedumrum is now the Chairman of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, the regulatory authority of Mauritius for the ICT sector. 

He is also the Chairman of the Commonwealth Telecommunication Organization and the Vice Chairman of the Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa since April 2026.

Mr. Adam Caldwell is the Deputy Chief Executive of the Telecommunication Regulation Authority of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). His work focuses on telecommunications regulation, digital policy, strategic thinking, and the institutional conditions that support connectivity and digital development in small island states.

He has previously held senior public service roles in the Federated States of Micronesia, including Acting Assistant Secretary of Justice for Cybersecurity and Intelligence, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Information and Research, and Head of the FSM National Central Bureau of INTERPOL. Across these roles, he has worked at the intersection of regulation, governance, cybersecurity, and public policy.

Mr. Caldwell is a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, where his research examines the development of strategic-level national cybersecurity policy, with expected completion in October 2027. He holds a Juris Master degree from Florida State University focused on cybersecurity, privacy, and law, a Master of Media and Creative Technologies from the University of Waikato in New Zealand, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Networking from the University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu.

Dr Milan B. Radulović was born in Nikšić, Montenegro. He received his B.Sc. (study program: Electronics) and M.Sc. (study program: Robotics and Artificial Intelligence) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Montenegro, Montenegro. He received his Ph.D. (research field: Computer Architecture) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Belgrade, Serbia.

He was previously with the University of Montenegro, for over a decade where he was involved both in teaching process and many research and development projects (robotics and artificial intelligence, electronics, telecommunications, computer networks, software development, database, and real-time control systems) at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and University Computer Centre. Also, he was with the University Mediterranean, Montenegro, as a part-time assistant at the Faculty of Information Technology and Faculty of Economics and Business.

He was with Crnogorski Telekom A.D. (member of Deutsche Telekom Group) and Ericsson AB Stockholm Montenegro, for almost two decades, working as RAN/CORE engineer and Voice CORE team leader, respectively. He was involved in operation and maintenance, and development of radio and switching systems for the fixed and mobile network for two national operators, Crnogorski Telekom and m:tel.

He was included in several research projects as Visiting Research Fellow at the Universities abroad such as University of Warwick (UK), University of Granada (Spain), University of Siena (Italy), and EPFL (Switzerland). His current research interests are mainly in electronics, telecommunications, robotics and artificial intelligence, computer architecture (especially chip multiprocessor systems with thread-level speculation support), coherence and speculation protocols, transactional memory, compilers, parallel programming, and real-time system control. In these areas, he published papers in international scientific journals, books, and proceedings of international and domestic conferences. He is the member of HiPEAC (European Network of Excellence on High Performance and Embedded Architecture and Compilation) group.

For the results achieved during his education, work career and scientific research activities, he received several awards from educational institutions, then, from the Municipality of Nikšić, and from the companies he worked with, as well as from domestic and international scientific research institutions and organizations.

On April 18, 2024, he was appointed President of the Council of the Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services.

On October 2 and 3, 2025, he was appointed as BEREC Vice-Chair 2026 and IRG Vice-Chair 2026, respectively

He has active knowledge of English, Italian and Spanish, and passive from German and Greek languages.

Ms. Helena Fernandes is currently the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the INCM, where she also played the role of an Executive Board Member in charge of Corporate Affairs (September 2021 to July 2024). Previously, she served as Director of Administration and Finance at INCM and Head of Department of Finance at the Ministry of Science, Technology and High Education.

As a leader at INCM, she has been contributing to the development of the postal and telecommunications sectors in Mozambique.

At the international level, Mrs. Fernandes chaired the Executive Committee and the Finance and Audit Committee of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO) and the Communications Regulatory Association of Southern Africa’s (CRASA) Finance and Audit Committee, for 7 years. She chaired the WTDC-17’s Finance Committee in Buenos-Aires and vice-chaired the Committee 3 of ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-18) in Dubai.

Mrs. Fernandes has actively participated in the financial and management reforms process of the CTO and the Portuguese Speaking Countries Telecommunication Regulatory Association (ARCTEL-CPLP).

Mrs. Helena Fernandes graduated in Economics and holds a MBA.

Currently serving as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Maida plays a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria's telecommunications landscape. Under his leadership, the NCC continues to advance connectivity, foster innovation, and promote a competitive and inclusive telecommunications industry. 

Dr. Maida’s career includes significant contributions to leading global organizations such as British Telecom, Cisco Systems, and EE Ltd. He was also a pioneering engineering team member at UbiquiSys Ltd, a groundbreaking small-cell technology startup acquired by Cisco Systems in 2013. 

Prior to his current role, Dr. Maida was the Executive Director of Technology and Operations at the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems PLC (NIBSS). There, he spearheaded the modernization of Nigeria’s central digital payments infrastructure, reinforcing its role as a critical enabler of the country’s financial ecosystem. 

In November 2024, as CEO, NCC, Dr. Maida joined the International Institute of Communications (IIC) as a Board Director. 

Dr. Maida holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Bath, an MEng in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship from the Cambridge Judge Business School. 

Przemysław Kuna, President of UKE (Office of Electronic Communications), expert, manager and civil servant. For over 20 years, he held managerial positions in the telecommunications sector. In 2014 he became an expert in the ICT Department of the Ministry of the Interior and coordinated the technological aspects of the project to launch the State Register System. In 2015 he was appointed Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of the Interior for IT projects and the development of state registers. In 2024 he took up the positions of Deputy Director of NASK and Director of the Nationwide Education Network.

Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman of ANACOM's Board of Directors since 15 December 2023, holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Amsterdam. She is an Associate Professor of Economics at ISEG - School of Economics & Management, University of Lisbon, where she is co-coordinator of XLAB - Behavioral Research Lab and of the Master's Degree in Economics program. She was previously an Assistant Professor at Purdue University and a Research Fellow at the University of Chicago in the United States. She has also taught at Amsterdam School of Economic, Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, Nova School of Business and Economics and Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra. 

Her academic research spans several areas: experimental and behavioral economics, organizational and labor economics, public policy, and information management. Her research explores issues related to social and moral preferences in individual decision making and in strategic and competitive environments, gender differences in economic decisions and the dynamics of information in competitive and co-operative situations. Maximiano primarily uses laboratory and field experiments to study human economic behavior and to collect data. Her work has been published in journals such as Review of Economic Studies, Economic Journal, Experimental Economics and Games and Economic Behavior. He is currently the Associate Editor of the Portuguese Economic Journal.

From 2006 to 2023, she was the author of opinion columns in the Portuguese press, most notably the column “A Economia somos nós” (The Economy is Us) in the Expresso newspaper.

Pavel Popescu serves as Vice President of the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) in Romania, appointed by Parliament on October 10, 2023, for a six-year term. He oversees regulation of telecommunications, the electronic communications market, postal services, Digital Services Act compliance, cybersecurity  and space cooperation. 

Previously, he chaired the Defense and National Security Committee and served two terms as a Member of Parliament, while also holding a Vice President position in the National Liberal Party (PNL). During this time, he promoted Romania's legislation on 5G, cybersecurity and foreign direct investment (FDI). He promoted the first European law requiring telecom operators to remove Chinese equipment from networks, as well as  Romania's FDI screening mechanism, modeled after the U.S. CFIUS process. He also backed $3 million in funding for the Victims of Communism Museum in Washington, D.C.  

A supporter of NATO and transatlantic security, he has worked to address Chinese and Russian interference in Romania and Europe. He helped establish the Romanian National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) and supported salary increases for its specialists. Recognized for his work in 5G, national security, cybersecurity, and FDI, he speaks at international events. 

In his current role, he has collaborated with SpaceX and Starlink to explore reforms to EPFD (Equivalent Power Flux Density) regulations, positioning Romania in the evolving space economy. 

His Excellency, Haytham AlOhali, was appointed Vice Minister of the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology (MCIT) in 2018. Prior to his appointment, the Vice Minister held a number of senior management positions with Cisco Saudi Arabia, finishing his time with the organisation as Managing Director.

While Managing Director for Cisco Saudi Arabia, His Excellency managed both public and private sector partnerships, playing an active role in client digital transformation journeys. In this role, His Excellency assisted clients from across the Government, Healthcare, Education, and National Security & Defense sectors. His Excellency was also a long-time member of Cisco Saudi Arabia’s CSR board.

Prior to joining Cisco in 2006, His Excellency was Deputy GM for the ECDL foundation in Saudi (2003-2006), where he focused on the education sector and helped establish an IT literacy program.

His Excellency holds a bachelor’s degree in Electric Engineering from Seattle University.

Oumar Diene SAKHO is President of the Board (Collège) of the Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority of Senegal (ARTP). A senior economist and founding member of the ARTP, he brings nearly 28 years of experience in economic regulation, digital governance and digital transformation in West Africa. 

At the ARTP, he contributed to drafting the Telecommunications Code, developing economic regulation tools and liberalizing the sector through the award of strategic licenses (global license, 3G, 4G) and the renewal of existing concessions. As Managing Director of the Universal Telecommunications Service Fund (FDSUT), which he established, he oversaw the deployment of connectivity and solar energy solutions in hundreds of schools and rural villages. In parallel, he served as Adviser to the Minister of State in charge of Energy, contributing to the mobilization of financing from international donors and serving on the boards of several state-owned energy companies. 

As Strategic Adviser to the Ministry of Digital Economy of Togo (World Bank, 2015–2019), he supported sector liberalization and the creation of a regulatory environment conducive to private investment under the WARCIP program. He also contributed to high-impact digital transformation programs — public service digitalization, educational connectivity, biometric identification, and energy access through digital solutions — embodying WSIS Action Lines C3, C6, and C7 in practice. He subsequently contributed at Maha Capital Partners (Qatar) to the launch of a one-billion-USD infrastructure fund, demonstrating a proven capacity to mobilize financing for structuring projects. 

He holds a DEA in Stochastic Analysis and Models (University of Rouen), a DEA in Econometrics (University of Toulouse), an Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management (HEC Paris/CESA), and a certification in Financial Modeling (CFI/FMVA). 

Mustafa Yasin Sheikh is the Director General of the National Communications Authority of Somalia (NCA) since 19th November 2022. Prior to this nomination, he worked as the Deputy Director General of the National Communications Authority of Somalia (NCA) and a Member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Mustafa served as the Executive Director of the Somalia Network Information Centre (SONIC) – the Somalia DotSO (.so) ccTLD registry operator – between 2018 – 2021. Mustafa also worked as a senior policy advisor at the Ministry of Communications and Technology between 2017 and 2018. With over 15 years of experience in both private and public service management and leadership, Mustafa specialized in Internet governance, regulatory and policy analysis, Public-Private Partnership, and competition economics. During his years of work, he participated in several specialized workshops, meetings, forums, and associations worldwide.

Mr. Trairat Viriyasirikul currently serves as Acting Secretary General at the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission. He holds a Master of Science in Leadership and Management from the University of La Verne and has extensive experience in public administration, telecommunications policy, and regulatory affairs. Before joining the telecommunications sector, he worked at Thailand’s Budget Bureau under the Office of the Prime Minister, where he was responsible for transportation-related budget planning and policy coordination.

As a leader in Thailand’s telecommunications and broadcasting sector, Mr. Trairat has played an important role in shaping the country’s digital infrastructure and regulatory development. He has played a key role in supporting Thailand’s spectrum auctions and the nationwide transition from 2G to 5G, while also advancing broadband connectivity initiatives to expand access in urban and remote areas. In addition, he has supported the reform of satellite orbit management through the transition from a concession-based system to a licensing framework.

Mr. Trairat is also highly active in addressing telecommunications security and consumer protection issues, particularly those related to scam call centers, fraudulent communications, and the misuse of telecommunications networks in border areas. He has strongly supported the development and implementation of cell broadcasting systems and public warning mechanisms to improve emergency communications and public safety. Under his leadership, the Office of the NBTC has continued to strengthen regulatory measures, cross-border cooperation, and public awareness initiatives aimed at protecting consumers and enhancing the resilience and security of Thailand’s communications infrastructure.

Mr. Ömer Abdullah Karagözoğlu has been the Chairman of the Board and President of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) of the Republic of Türkiye since August 2018. He was re-appointed for a second term in August 2022 after completing his first 4-year term in this position.

He was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1975. He is an Electrical and Electronic Engineer graduated from Eastern Mediterranean University.

Mr. Karagözoğlu worked as a software engineer at Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI) of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) from 2002 to 2004. Between 2004 and 2016, he held various managerial positions at BELBIM, a technology company of IMM. He served as the Adviser to the Chairman and Board Member of BTK before his appointment

Hon. George William Nyombi Thembo brings over 30 years of experience in public administration, ICT policy, 
and digital infrastructure development. He provides strategic leadership in advancing Uganda’s inclusive digital transformation agenda, with a strong focus on robust regulation, expanded connectivity, and innovation-driven sector growth. 

Under his leadership, UCC continues to strengthen Uganda’s ICT regulatory environment, fostering transparency, competition, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. As a former State Minister for ICT and Member of Parliament, he played a key role in shaping national ICT policies and legislative frameworks that support sustainable sector development. 

Hon. Nyombi has been instrumental in expanding access to communications services, particularly for underserved and rural communities. During his tenure at the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), he led initiatives that significantly improved connectivity and access to digital platforms, contributing to narrowing the digital divide and enhancing access to information and services. 

He is also a strong advocate for digital skills development and institutional capacity building, promoting initiatives that empower individuals and organizations to actively participate in the digital economy. His international engagement includes leadership roles such as chairing the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators 2024, reflecting Uganda’s growing influence in global ICT policy and regulatory discourse. 

Hon. Nyombi holds a Master’s degree in Development Economics and professional certifications in telecommunications regulation, ICT policy, and public-private partnerships. Beyond his professional work, he is a cultural leader, playwright, and founding member of the Ndere Troupe, promoting African arts and cultural expression.

In June 2021, Liliia Malon was appointed as Commissioner of NCEC and in May 2025 elected as Chairwoman. She has more than 13 years of professional experience in the field of electronic communications, roaming, international cooperation, European integration and harmonization with the EU Digital Single Market in the field of electronic communications. 

In her role as the NCEC Commissioner, Liliia Malon is responsible for: 
• Harmonization with the EU legislation under the EU-UA Association Agreement and Ukraine’s integration into the EU 
Digital Single Market in the field of electronic communications and postal sector;
• Ukraine’s accession to the EU free roaming zone as well as facilitation and monitoring of the implementation of the 
Joint Statement between European and Ukrainian operators on roaming;
• Strengthening of NCEC independence and capacity;
• Recommendations on Resilience of telecom infrastructure;
• Developing of the Regulatory Plans and Annual Reports;
• Cooperation with the EU institutions, international and regional sectoral organizations (ITU, UPU, CEPT, EaPeReg), EU NRAs, and initiation and implementation of international projects;
• Leading NCEC external communications, etc.

She was managing the rulemaking process, while working on the Law “On the Regulator (NCEC)” and rebranding of the 
new Regulator. 
Liliia Malon was leading the negation process to obtain affordable international roaming services and calls in order to support Ukrainian citizens who were forced to leave Ukraine and currently reside in the EU.

Mrs Malon played an important role in lobbying Ukraine’s interests within the framework of the International 
Telecommunication Union (ITU) in the context of the Russian full-scale war against Ukraine.
From 2020 until her current appointment, Mrs. Malon had been working as Deputy Director for strategy and marketing 
at the Regional Development Agency (Kyiv Regional State Administration) and as the national expert on electronic 
communications and digitalization, donor coordination in the justice sector, in various EU technical assistance 
projects to Ukraine.

From July 2012 to September 2019, she worked at the National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications 
and Informatization (NCCIR) in the departments responsible for international cooperation and European integration, 
holding positions from leading specialist to the Head of the department, and then from October 2019 to June 2021, 
Mrs Malon was an advisor to the Chairman of NCCIR.

Liliia Malon has a great practical experience in cooperation with European institutions, regional and international 
organizations, EU NRAs as well as in initiation and promotion of international initiatives and leading 
international platforms and thematic expert working group. She has an experience in managing international 
technical assistance projects and in attracting international technical and donor assistance.
She is leader of Ukraine’s accession to the EU roaming zone «Roam like at home» (RLAH). Ukraine was the first 
country outside of EU/EEA area which joined EU RLAH.

A true female leader, Mrs Liliia Malon is the youngest manager of NCEC. Firstly, as the youngest person appointed 
on the position of the Head of the International Cooperation and European Integration Department (NCCIR) and now on 
the position of Commissioner of NCEC.

In 2023 Liliia Malon was included in the list of 20 spokespeople in the Mobile World Congress 2023 debate by 
influence score taking overall 18th place and 2nd in the ranking among representatives of the public sector.
Liliia Malon holds Master’s degree in International Relations, from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 
(diploma with honors), and graduated postgraduate program, majoring national security.
Mrs. Malon awards and honors also include:

• Nominated for a state award — Honored worker of the industry;
• Winner of the nomination «Politics and Public Administration» category of award «Top 100 women leaders of Ukraine»;
• 4th rank of civil servant;
• Certificate of Honor of the Cabinet of Minister of Ukraine for a significant personal contribution to the implementation of the state policy in electronic communications field, conscientious work and high professionalism;
• Prime-Minister’s Gratitude for exemplary performance of official duties, personal contribution in the development 
of telecommunication field and high professionalism.

Liliia Malon is the first woman who chaired Ukrainian Regulator and the first elected Chair.

Dr Gift Kallisto Machengete is the Director General of the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ),having been appointed to the position in December 2016. He is a member of the ITU Digital Innovation Board, and currently serves on the Boards of several institutions in Zimbabwe. 

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe, a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) from Southern Cross University, Australia, and a Doctorate in Business Administration also from Southern Cross University, for which he graduated with a distinction, and was awarded the University Plaque for outstanding achievement.  
He has over forty-four (44) years of working experience, having worked as an Economic Counsellor at the Zimbabwe Embassy in China, Zimbabwe’s Deputy Ambassador to Malaysia and Director of  Administration in the Office of the President and Cabinet, before joining the POTRAZ in 2016. 

He is a former part-time lecturer for the Master of Business Leadership and  Master of  Security and Intelligence Degree programmes at Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE). This included working as a Research thesis Moderator. He currently serves on the Boards of several institutions in Zimbabwe.