- Gábor de Wit has been appointed as the Chief Registry Operations Officer of RIPE NCC, starting 1 May 2025.
- His leadership aims to strengthen the management and security of Internet number resources, supporting the stability of Internet infrastructure in the RIPE NCC service region.
What happened: Gábor de Wit appointed as RIPE NCC’s chief registry operations officer
The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) has announced the appointment of Gábor de Wit as its new Chief Registry Operations Officer (CROO), effective 1 May 2025. In this role, de Wit will oversee the management of Internet number resources, ensuring the accuracy and security of the registry. He brings extensive experience in Internet governance and registry operations, having previously held leadership positions at other regional Internet registries.
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Why it’s important
De Wit’s appointment comes at a time when the Internet community faces evolving challenges in resource management and policy development. His leadership is expected to enhance the RIPE NCC’s efforts in maintaining a robust and transparent registry system, which is crucial for the stability and growth of the Internet infrastructure across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia.
