Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Gabor de Wit will start as our new Chief Registry Operations Officer as of 1 May 2025. After an extensive search, we concluded that Gabor is the best candidate for the job. Gabor has strong leadership experience with both a technical and business background. During the hiring process, Gabor showed his capabilities in leadership, people management, project and change management, and stakeholder engagement. I will continue to fill the role of Acting Chief Registry Officer in the interim. I am confident that Gabor has what it takes to succeed in this role and I ask that you join me in welcoming him to this important role for the RIPE NCC and the RIPE community. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen CEO and Managing Director, RIPE NCC