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En memoria de Nigel Hickson

1 de abril de 2025
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Kurtis Lindqvist

Kurtis Lindqvist

President and Chief Executive Officer

Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist is a seasoned technology executive and business leader who became President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) on 9 December 2024. With more than 30 years of experience in engineering and business development of Internet service providers, Internet Exchange Points, and global network carriers, Lindqvist has dedicated his career to advancing the stability, security, and accessibility of the Internet.

Prior to joining ICANN, Lindqvist served as CEO of the London Internet Exchange (LINX), a leading operator of worldwide interconnection services, from 2019 to 2024. Prior to this, he was CEO of Netnod from 2002 to 2015. Lindqvist also chaired the European Internet Exchange Association (Euro-IX) from 2003 to 2020, which underscores his long-standing leadership in Internet infrastructure organizations.

Lindqvist has been a leading voice in Internet governance (IG) and technical development. He served on the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) and led working groups within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and RIPE, where his efforts helped shape critical Internet standards and policies. Additionally, he has advised the Swedish government on IG, broadband policy, and other key areas, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors.

Lindqvist studied Computer Science at Uppsala University, Sweden, and holds an Executive MBA from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland. 

Foto de Nigel Hickson

Ayer perdimos a un querido amigo y respetado miembro de la comunidad mundial de Internet. Nigel Hickson falleció el 31 de marzo tras una larga enfermedad. Fue miembro del personal de la organización de la ICANN durante ocho años y participó en el desarrollo de políticas sobre Internet durante varias décadas. Recientemente, se desempeñó como Vicepresidente del Comité Asesor Gubernamental de la ICANN. 

Personalmente, conocía a Nigel desde los primeros días de la Cumbre Mundial sobre la Sociedad de la Información y el Foro de Gobernanza de Internet. Era una verdadera fuerza en nuestra comunidad y lo extrañaremos muchísimo.

Si bien habrá numerosas oportunidades de rendirle tributo a Nigel y honrar su legado en las semanas y meses venideros, hoy lo tenemos muy presente y expresamos nuestras sentidas condolencias a su familia.  

Authors

Kurtis Lindqvist

Kurtis Lindqvist

President and Chief Executive Officer
Kurtis Lindqvist

Kurtis Lindqvist

President and Chief Executive Officer

Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist is a seasoned technology executive and business leader who became President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) on 9 December 2024. With more than 30 years of experience in engineering and business development of Internet service providers, Internet Exchange Points, and global network carriers, Lindqvist has dedicated his career to advancing the stability, security, and accessibility of the Internet.

Prior to joining ICANN, Lindqvist served as CEO of the London Internet Exchange (LINX), a leading operator of worldwide interconnection services, from 2019 to 2024. Prior to this, he was CEO of Netnod from 2002 to 2015. Lindqvist also chaired the European Internet Exchange Association (Euro-IX) from 2003 to 2020, which underscores his long-standing leadership in Internet infrastructure organizations.

Lindqvist has been a leading voice in Internet governance (IG) and technical development. He served on the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) and led working groups within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and RIPE, where his efforts helped shape critical Internet standards and policies. Additionally, he has advised the Swedish government on IG, broadband policy, and other key areas, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors.

Lindqvist studied Computer Science at Uppsala University, Sweden, and holds an Executive MBA from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland. 

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