On behalf of the APNIC Executive Council (EC), I’m pleased to announce Jia Rong Low has been appointed Director General of APNIC. He will begin his term in October 2024.
Many in the community will know Jia Rong from his time as Vice President and Managing Director of ICANN’s Asia Pacific office. Jia Rong brings an exceptional blend of experience, leadership, and vision to this role, making him the ideal candidate to lead APNIC into the future.
With extensive experience working with the Internet community and facilitating policy-making, Jia Rong has demonstrated a profound commitment to fostering a stable, open, and secure Internet.
During his 11 years with ICANN, Jia Rong has contributed significantly to the Asia Pacific Internet community and established key partnerships with stakeholders, government bodies, and regional institutions. He has also served on the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors.
The EC believes his deep involvement with regional and global Internet initiatives equips him with the understanding and strategic insight necessary to navigate the complex challenges facing our community. Jia Rong’s proven track record of collaborative leadership and his dedication to inclusivity are vital to addressing the needs of APNIC’s diverse membership.
We are confident that Jia Rong will be an outstanding Director General, driving APNIC forward with integrity, expertise, and a shared vision for a better-connected world.
Jia Rong will attend APNIC 58 in Wellington, New Zealand, to meet with the community as the incoming Director General before officially starting in October. I trust you will join us in welcoming him to APNIC!
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The DG Search and Transition Sub-Committee of the EC was looking for a candidate who was familiar with the Asia Pacific Region, worked in the external environment APNIC is required to function in with strong contacts, is aware of the challenges facing APNIC/RIRs, has proven leadership qualities, and understands the functioning of an organisation like APNIC from a service delivery, technology, human resource management and financial management point of view. We were also looking for a candidate who has a good personality, is very articulate, has a sense of humour and compassion with the ability of a good listener.
In Jia Rong the selection committee found all the above qualities in good measure. He came across as a strong candidate during all stages of the selection process. We feel Jia Rong has the necessary experience, zeal and motivation to be one with the APNIC community and lead APNIC.
Col RS Perhar, Chair of the EC’s DG Search and Transition Sub-Committee
Congratulations for successfull tenture
Really well suited to conforming the criteria of the DG position
I’ve known Jia Rong for over 10 years as a leader in ICANN’s Asia Pacific community, and I’ve seen his drive and ambition for this region, which he knows very well. I believe the APNIC EC has made an excellent choice in appointing him as the next APNIC DG, to lead the great team that has been built over many years. I really do look forward to seeing how APNIC performs and evolves into the future, which I’m sure is very bright for the organisation and the community.
Congratulations Jia, it will be an absolute pleasure to continue to work with you in this new capacity…
Congratulations Jia Rong on the appointment as Director General of APNIC! Your dedication to fostering a stable, open, and secure Internet is truly commendable. We are confident that under your guidance, APNIC will continue to thrive and serve the community with excellence.
Mr. Jia Rong Low
Director General
APNIC
Very Heartiest Congratulations as the Director General of APNIC
Dear Jia Rong,
Greetings from Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC).
BNNRC works to advance media development & access to digital technology for equitable digital inclusion and human-centric digital transformation, aiming to achieve an open, accessible, and secure digital future for all in Bangladesh.
BNNRC is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), SDGs Media Compact of the United Nations, and UN WSIS prize winner 2016, Champion 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2023 for media development and digital transformation.
BNNRC has been hosting the national secretariat of the Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum since 2006 and the Bangladesh Initiative for Unified Voices on Global Digital Compact and UN Summit of the Future since 2022.
On behalf of BNNRC, Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum & Bangladesh Initiative for Unified Voices on Global Digital Compact, and UN Summit of the Future 2024, we congratulate you as the Director General of APNIC.
We look forward to staying in touch with you and the APNIC.
We wish you great success!
AHM. Bazlur Rahman-S21BR
Chief Executive Officer
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)
&
Executive Coordinator
Bangladesh Initiative for Unified Voices on
Global Digital Compact and UN Summit of the Future 2024
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Bazlu
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AHM. Bazlur Rahman-S21BR | Chief Executive Officer |
MSS in Government & Politics, Bachelor of Laws (LL. B)
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication
[In Consultative Status with the ECOSOC, Associated with the Department
of Global Communications of the United Nations & Observer Organization
with the UNFCCC]
Policy Research Fellow,
Shaping the Future of Media, Entertainment & Society in the Era
of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
House: 9/4 Road: 2, Shaymoli, Dhaka-1207| Bangladesh|
Phone: +8801711881647 | +88 02 48116262 | +88 02 48119374
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Congratulations to Jia-Rong and APNIC! I have worked closely with Jia-Rong for the past decade and he is an amazing leader, colleague and guide. I look forward to seeing APNIC evolve under Jia-Rong’s leadership.
Congratulation Jia Rong
Regards
Congratulations and Best wishes dear Jia Rong Low.
Congratulations n Best Wishes to Jia Rong Low.
Congratulations with Best Wishes dear Mr. Jia Rong Low.
Mazel Tov. You’ve had a very busy couple of months. Very productive too. And welcome to Wellington.
Will you shift to Brisbane?
Don
Ps. Mazel tov also to Samarin.
Congratulations, Mr. Jia Rong, on your appointment as Director General of APNIC. Your leadership and vision are invaluable as you guide APNIC and its community toward a prosperous future. Best wishes in your new role.
Congratulations Jia- Rong for APNIC _ general Director ? wow!! huge Success!!
Agree with Paul. It’s an excellent choice by APNIC, and I am looking forward to working with him in this new role, after spending many years working with him at ICANN.
Congratulations Jia!! Look forward to further strengthening our cooperation and collaboration between APNIC and APT.
Huge Congratulations and Best Wishes.