Dear DotAsia members The Board met for the last time in 2024 earlier this month, progressing a range of issues and selecting members of the election-related committees I shared with you last week. Since nominations for the elections open soon, it is the right time to urge you to consider standing for the Board and add your contribution to the DotAsia story. I am delighted with the progress of DotAsia in the past eighteen months or so. Among many other achievements, I highlight: - Setting a clear strategic direction for the company and sharing that publicly - Growing the number of .ASIA domains, and through this lifting the company’s income and underlying profit - Making our governance structure stronger and less open to capture - The team’s ongoing contribution to internet governance work around the region and around the world The Board is a great group of people focused on supporting and celebrating DotAsia’s success, shaping its future direction and challenging & inspiring the staff team. I do encourage interested members to put themselves forward for election to the Board. There is more to do in making DotAsia stronger. Fresh perspectives and positive energy from new Board members will be important. I’ve been very pleased to be able to serve our DotAsia community in this role, but in 2025 other matters have to take my focus. I can’t give enough time and attention to this work next year to remain on the Board, and that means I won’t seek your support for a second term. If you have any questions about joining the Board or our work, I’m very happy to speak with you. After a full report to members next February at our AGM, I’ll look forward to being simply a part of our DotAsia member community again. Season’s greetings, and I hope the transition from 2024 to 2025 is a peaceful and safe one for you all. Jordan Jordan Carter Chair of the Board of Directors *DotAsia* chair@board.dot.asia