Your full name: Carlos Friacas Your email address: cfriacas@fccn.pt Your organisation: Fundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia, I.P. Your LIR RegID: pt.rccn Name of the person you wish to nominate/support: Maria Häll Nominee's email address: maria@sunet.se Reason for nominating the candidate: Maria has represented the Research & Education community very well over the years, and most importantly her management experience and credibility is extremely relevant for the RIPE NCC Association.