Kieren McCarthy

Kieren McCarthy is a British journalist, author, and policymaker specializing in internet governance and technology. He has contributed to various publications, including The Guardian, New Scientist, The Independent, and The Daily Mail.

Career Highlights:

• Communications Director at the DNS Research Federation: Currently leading communications for the DNS Research Federation, which focuses on advancing research and understanding of the Domain Name System (DNS).
• Executive Director of IFFOR: Led the International Foundation for Online Responsibility, developing content policies for internet registries and creating educational courses on online content.
• General Manager for Public Participation at ICANN: From 2007 to 2009, managed public engagement for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
• CEO of .Nxt, Inc.: Provided information and analysis on internet policy and governance issues.
• Non-Executive Director at Nominet: Served on the board of the .uk domain registry operator.