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From: IAB Executive Administrative Manager <execd@iab.org>
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Subject: IAB Appoints Brian Trammell to the Internet Society Board of Trustees
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Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:21:23 -0700
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The Internet Society (ISOC) provides organizational and financial support for the IETF. As part of the arrangements between ISOC and the IETF, the IETF is called upon to name 4 Trustees to its Board (BoT), with staggered 3-year terms.

The IAB is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Trammell[1] to the Internet Society Board of Trustees. Brian will serve a three-year term that will commence with the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Internet Society in July. The IAB thanks Brian for taking on this role. 

The IAB would also like to thank Laura Thomson, who will be stepping down from this role after serving the maximum allowed two consecutive terms. The IAB also thanks everyone who volunteered to serve or who provided feedback during this process.

Read the full announcement from the Internet Society: Final Results of the 2026 Internet Society Board of Trustees Elections and IETF Selections[2]


[1] https://datatracker.ietf.org/person/Brian%20Trammell
[2] https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/04/final-results-of-the-2026-internet-society-board-of-trustees-elections-and-ietf-selections/