itSMF International Appoints New Chair & 7th Director

Posted January 20th, 2010 by ChrisR
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The new itSMF International Executive Board (IEB) met today in the itSMF UK Offices in England UK, to receive the count for votes as to who is to be the new Director to replace Sharon Taylor who stepped down at the end of 2009, together with confirming who is to Chair the organisation moving forwards.

Following the second ballot of Chapter Leaders recently held, the IEB is pleased to announce that Marianna Billington from New Zealand has joined the IEB with immediate effect. Full details and a short biography of Marianna will be available shortly.

The IEB is also pleased to announce that David Cannon, a former President of the USA Chapter and founding member of the South African Chapter of itSMF, is to take over the Chairmanship of itSMF International with immediate affect. Full details and a short biography of David will also be available shortly.

The IEB now comprises,

Alexander Kist (Netherlands)
Michael Kum (Malaysia)
Peter Cross (Australia)
Marianna Billington (New Zealand)
Robert Stroud (USA)
David Cannon (USA)
Peter Brooks (South Africa)
Keith Aldis (Company Secretary)

Director portfolio allocations will be announced shortly.

The IEB wishes to express its gratitude and thanks to all who participated in the process for nominating and electing, both.