At the OpenID Foundation in the United States’ 2011, 1st board meeting, which just concluded, I was elected Chair. Though I still have much to learn, I intend to do my very best over the coming year.
I humbly ask everyone for your guidance and support.
New Leadership Structure of the OpenID Foundation in the United States
- Chair: Nat Sakimura / Natsuhiko Sakimura
- Vice Chair: Nico Popp (Verisign)
- Secretary: Mike Jones
- Treasurer: John Bradley
- Executive Director: Don Thibeau
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- Retail Committee Chair: Brian Kissel
- Community Liaison: Chris Messina
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