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[Ana Preston <>]

Dear Colleagues,

We apologize if this is a duplicate message, but wanted to ensure the international community is aware that Dave Lambert has been appointed the new President and CEO of Internet2.  Many of you are likely familiar with Dave through his work at Georgetown University, on the Internet2 External Relations Advisory Council, and on the Internet2 Standing Committee on International Strategy.  We are delighted to welcome him to Internet2, and look forward to following his lead in the international arena.  

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this announcement

Best regards,

Internet2 International staff 

http://www.internet2.edu/international/

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From: Jeffrey S Lehman <>

Date: July 6, 2010 12:46:06 PM EDT

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Subject: Community Announcement -- New Internet2 CEO

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July 6, 2010

 

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that I announce today that H. David (Dave) Lambert will be the next President and CEO of Internet2.  Dave, currently the Vice President for Information Services and Chief Information Officer at Georgetown University, will begin his new role on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.

As many of you know the search process began in December 2009 with the appointment of a search committee chaired by Molly Broad, President of the American Council on Education (ACE).  Supported by the Executive Search Firm of Storbeck Pimentel, the committee met six times from January to June and considered over 70 qualified applicants for the position.  The committee was a model of diligence, judgment, and thoughtful deliberation, and executed its mandate with professionalism and care.

I know that in Dave we have found a worthy successor to Doug, someone with the broad range of skills that will be required to lead Internet2 through an exciting next chapter of its development.  Dave’s many years of service in higher education, coupled with his sustained record of engagement with Internet2, provide him with deep insight into the changing landscape that confronts our members every day.  He understands the opportunities and challenges that await our community, and over the course of his career he has built a broad and deep level of respect and trust that will serve us all extremely well.

Dave’s record at Georgetown is truly exemplary.  Under his leadership the university moved forward in the strategic application of information technology across a wide range of university programs and services, most notably in the deployment of an advanced technology infrastructure, modern information systems, and responsive technology support services.  Under his direction, Georgetown took an active role in regional technology activities such as the Mid-Atlantic Crossroads (MAX) of which Dave is a founding board member, and other national higher education technology initiatives such as the Common Solutions Group.

Dave is currently the co-chair of the Internet2 External Research Advisory Council (ERAC), and Chair of the Standing Committee on International Strategy.  He has held a number of leadership positions in higher education technology associations, including service as Board Chairman of the New York State Research and Education Network (NYSERNet).  He currently represents Georgetown University as Trustee of the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) where he serves as the Chair of the SURA IT Committee and on the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. Dave has also served on the board of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).

Dave will have the opportunity to build upon an extraordinary legacy from Doug Van Houweling.  Internet2 owes its position of national and international prominence to Doug’s tireless leadership.  We owe Doug an eternal debt of gratitude for his dedication to the organization, service to the community and leadership of the development and deployment of advanced network infrastructure on behalf of the research and education community. 

I am especially grateful to the Internet2 community for your input into this search process. I know Dave and the Board are looking forward to working closely with each of you as we chart the future of Internet2.

With best regards,

Jeff Lehman, Chair

Internet2 Board of Trustees

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Ana Preston, 

Executive Director, Member Relations and Communications

Internet2 --  cell 865.368.3151 

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