[rpd] Appointment of an Interim CEO for AFRINIC

Wed Dec 31 06:19:13 UTC 2014

Dear Mr. Chairman 

Thank you for the update and congratulations to Patrisse for assuming the interim CEO role. 

What is the nationality of Mr. Patrisse Deesse? Is he a national of Malawi? 

I would however like clarification of article 17.3 of the AFRINIC Bylaws which states; 

"The nationals of the country hosting the headquarters of AFRINIC shall be ineligible for appointment to the office of Chief Executive Officer" 

The current by-laws does not currently define clearly the protocols of appointing an interim CEO so what framework is currently used to appoint interim CEO? 

Could persons appointed to interim CEO include nationals of the country hosting the headquarters of AFRINIC? 

Thank you 

Kofi Ansa Akufo 
Technical Consultant 
iNET Communications Ltd. 
E-mail: kofi.ansa at inet.com.gh 

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From: "Sunday Folayan" <sfolayan at gmail.com> 
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Subject: [rpd] Appointment of an Interim CEO for AFRINIC 

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Dear Members and Friends, 

As part of the ongoing process to find a successor to our founding 
CEO, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Patrisse Deesse at 
the Interim Chief Executive Officer of AFRINIC. 

Patrisse joined AFRINIC in September 2007 as Finance and 
Administration Manager. He has been involved in all aspects of the 
organisation including Finance, Human Resources and Administration. He 
worked on and implemented several projects relating to Billing and set 
up of the financial processes and procedures. 

Prior to working at AFRINIC, his previous work experience extends over 
30 years at a large international conglomerate in Malawi (one of the 
largest private Companies in the country) in accounting, occupying 
several senior managerial positions, including Head Office Accountant 
and Treasury Manager. He is Exposed to international management 
practices and standards in a multicultural environment. He is a Fellow 
member of an International Accounting body. 

Until his appointment, Patrisse was the Finance and Accounts Director 
of AFRINIC. In his new role, He will lead the AFRINIC team, pending 
the appointment and resumption of the substantive Chief Executive. 

The process of the recruiting the Chief Executive Officer Board has 
entered the candidates evaluation phase. The Board is pleased with the 
progress made so far. 

Congratulations Patrisse. 

Best Regards ... 

Sunday Folayan 
Chair, AFRINIC Board 
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From: "Sunday Folayan" <sfolayan at gmail.com> 
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Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 9:14:55 AM 
Subject: [rpd] Appointment of an Interim CEO for AFRINIC 

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Dear Members and Friends, 