ITU's 160 anniversary

Committed to connecting the world

Office of the Secretary-General

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Doreen Bogdan-Martin

ITU Secretary-General


Doreen Bogdan-MartinDoreen 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 S​eptember 2022 made her the first woman ever to head the nearly 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.​​

Official visits

ITU Official Visits, High Level and VIP Meetings

Recent activities

Event, 23 May 2025
Florimont Institute Graduation Ceremony

The ITU Secretary-General was invited as commencement speaker at the Florimont Institute graduation ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland. "Stay human. Stay connected. And write your own story," she advised the class of 2025. ​​


Podcast, 17 May 2025
ITU's 160th anniversary

ITU's history has shaped much of the world we live in today. "Ours is a story of global communication. Our story is also about cooperation. Ours is a story of connection," said Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin on the organization's 160th anniversary.​​


Event, 13 May 2025
Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building

The cyber resilience needed for development becomes possible through confidence and security, noted the ITU Secretary-General at the opening ceremony of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B). "We must rethink strategies, evolve skills, and anticipate risks together to bridge divides and build a more cyber resilient digital future for all," she said.​​


Event, 05 May 2025
European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations
The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) includes countries that have been with ITU since the very beginning, observed the ITU Secretary-General during CEPT meetings in Stockholm, Sweden, just 12 days ahead of ITU's 160th Anniversary. “It's an excellent opportunity to discuss upcoming action for a fit-for-future ITU to serve our members and build a digital future for all," she added.

Event, 28 April 2025
Summit on AI in Telecommunications, Türkiye

​​At Türkiye's Summit on Artificial Intelligence in Telecommunications, hosted by the Information and Communication Authority in Ankara, the ITU Secretary-General noted that more than technology, the AI revolution is about people. "We'll need all voices at the table, all insights and innovations to ensure our AI-for-good future is within reach for everyone, everywhere," she said​.​