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Alexander Timokhin

Name: Lars Steffen

Organisation: Eco - Association of the Internet Industry

My name is Lars Steffen and I am currently Head of International Digital Infrastructures and Resilience at eco – the Association of the Internet Industry. I am also Vice President of EuroISPA. I have over fifteen years' experience of engaging in internet technology and policy discussions. I am a member of the Internet Society and the Internet Governance Forum Germany, and I have held various roles at ICANN.

I am pleased to endorse Alexander Timokhin's nomination for a position on the NRO Number Council. As the CEO of InterLIR, Alexander brings a wealth of experience in managing IP address resources within the RIPE NCC service region. His leadership demonstrates a solid grasp of resource allocation, registry operations and the ever-changing landscape of internet number management. His insights into IP address market dynamics and digital infrastructure demonstrate the analytical rigour and foresight necessary for guiding global number policy.

Under his leadership at InterLIR, he has consistently maintained open and transparent communication with stakeholders. This commitment closely aligns with the values of the NRO and RIR system, supporting the development of policies through consensus and inclusive community input. His respect for multi-stakeholder processes positions him well to bridge diverse perspectives within the NRO NC.

Alexander’s experience spans both the regional (RIPE NCC) and the broader internet governance spheres. This dual perspective would be invaluable to the NRO NC, where global coordination must reflect regional nuances. His participation would contribute to the development of cohesive policy guidance that balances local concerns with global realities.

These skills are essential for the collegial, consensus-driven work of the NRO NC. For full transparency, InterLIR is a member organisation of eco – Association of the Internet Industry.