Fw: [ripe-list] In memoriam: Alan Barrett
Dear all, I've just received this below really sad news. Alan was a friend we've trusted him to be part of the ICANN board of directors. He will be missed. My first thoughts go of course to his family. Best regards Hervé Envoyé à partir de Outlook pour Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Remco van Mook <remco.vanmook@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2026 3:41:53 PM To: ripe-list@ripe.net <ripe-list@ripe.net> Subject: [ripe-list] In memoriam: Alan Barrett -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAUTION : This email originated outside the company. Do not click on any links or open attachments unless you are expecting them from the sender. ATTENTION : Cet e-mail provient de l'extérieur de l'entreprise. Ne cliquez pas sur les liens ou n'ouvrez pas les pièces jointes à moins de connaitre l'expéditeur. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shared on behalf of Kerry Barrett and the family Dear friends and colleagues, As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve. Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry. In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019. Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation. Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and by his wife, Kerry. Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available. Andrew Alston Remco van Mook ----- To unsubscribe from this mailing list or change your subscription options, please visit: https://fra01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailman.ripe.net%2Fmailman3%2Flists%2Fripe-list.ripe.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cherve.clement%40orange.com%7C1390883af4a5465d71e508debcb870c1%7C90c7a20af34b40bfbc48b9253b6f5d20%7C0%7C0%7C639155697533718035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ncrRAsUDmxKUi9BvDXu2xGr1e1S0FD9fdJ8OERfk718%3D&reserved=0<https://mailman.ripe.net/mailman3/lists/ripe-list.ripe.net/> As we have migrated to Mailman 3, you will need to create an account with the email matching your subscription before you can change your settings. More details at: https://fra01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ripe.net%2Fmembership%2Fmail%2Fmailman-3-migration%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cherve.clement%40orange.com%7C1390883af4a5465d71e508debcb870c1%7C90c7a20af34b40bfbc48b9253b6f5d20%7C0%7C0%7C639155697533762191%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fv7ph0YezPBK9lb7uq4luEAKS8FFOyt5K9M6YPWozHw%3D&reserved=0<https://www.ripe.net/membership/mail/mailman-3-migration/> ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ce message et ses pieces jointes peuvent contenir des informations confidentielles ou privilegiees et ne doivent donc pas etre diffuses, exploites ou copies sans autorisation. Si vous avez recu ce message par erreur, veuillez le signaler a l'expediteur et le detruire ainsi que les pieces jointes. Les messages electroniques etant susceptibles d'alteration, Orange decline toute responsabilite si ce message a ete altere, deforme ou falsifie. Merci. This message and its attachments may contain confidential or privileged information that may be protected by law; they should not be distributed, used or copied without authorisation. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete this message and its attachments. As emails may be altered, Orange is not liable for messages that have been modified, changed or falsified. Thank you.
Thanks Hervé Very sad news!!! We will keep Alan’s memories in our hearts. I pray for his soul and the comfort of his family! Best regards Esteban
El 28 may 2026, a las 10:02 a. m., herve.clement@orange.com escribió:
Dear all,
I've just received this below really sad news. Alan was a friend we've trusted him to be part of the ICANN board of directors. He will be missed. My first thoughts go of course to his family.
Best regards
Hervé
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Shared on behalf of Kerry Barrett and the family
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and by his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
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Hi, Indeed, very sad news. My heartfelt condolences to friends and family thanks for the notices Hervé On 28/05/26 10:07, Esteban Lescano wrote:
Thanks Hervé
Very sad news!!! We will keep Alan’s memories in our hearts.
I pray for his soul and the comfort of his family!
Best regards
Esteban
El 28 may 2026, a las 10:02 a. m., herve.clement@orange.com escribió:
Dear all,
I've just received this below really sad news. Alan was a friend we've trusted him to be part of the ICANN board of directors. He will be missed. My first thoughts go of course to his family.
Best regards
Hervé
Envoyé à partir de Outlook pour Android <https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Remco van Mook <remco.vanmook@gmail.com> *Sent:* Thursday, May 28, 2026 3:41:53 PM *To:* ripe-list@ripe.net <ripe-list@ripe.net> *Subject:* [ripe-list] In memoriam: Alan Barrett -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAUTION : This email originated outside the company. Do not click on any links or open attachments unless you are expecting them from the sender.
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Shared on behalf of Kerry Barrett and the family
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and by his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
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These are really bad new. This is so sad!! RIP Esteban Lescano <esteban@lescano-etcheverry.com.ar> schrieb am Do., 28. Mai 2026, 17:08:
Thanks Hervé
Very sad news!!! We will keep Alan’s memories in our hearts.
I pray for his soul and the comfort of his family!
Best regards
Esteban
El 28 may 2026, a las 10:02 a. m., herve.clement@orange.com escribió:
Dear all,
I've just received this below really sad news. Alan was a friend we've trusted him to be part of the ICANN board of directors. He will be missed. My first thoughts go of course to his family.
Best regards
Hervé
Envoyé à partir de Outlook pour Android <https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ------------------------------ *From:* Remco van Mook <remco.vanmook@gmail.com> *Sent:* Thursday, May 28, 2026 3:41:53 PM *To:* ripe-list@ripe.net <ripe-list@ripe.net> *Subject:* [ripe-list] In memoriam: Alan Barrett
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Shared on behalf of Kerry Barrett and the family
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and by his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
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So sad to hear this news. Alan was a gentle and highly respected friend who contributed so much to the internet community. Wishing his family strength and comfort, and may Alan rest in peace.🙏 Nicole 詹婷怡 律師/ 產業顧問 Nicole T.I. CHAN, Attorney-at-Law/ Industrial Consultant 心盛管顧/心盛資本有限公司 創辦人 人工智慧科技基金會 董事長 Chairperson, Artificial Intelligence Foundation 台灣數位信任協會 理事長 Chairperson, Digital Trust Association in Taiwan Mobil: +886-933-154-532 本郵件(及任何附件)可能載有機密、專有或受法律保護的資料，並僅供收件人(或負責將資料遞交給收件人的人士)使用。如閣下不是本郵件的預定收件人，便無權閱讀、列印、保留、複製或傳佈本郵件或其任何部分。如閣下錯誤地收到本郵件，請立即將之銷毀或從閣下的系統中刪除，並通知寄件人。特此提醒，任何未經授權擅自使用本人機密資訊的行為是被嚴格禁止的。 If you have received this message in error, please destroy the message or delete it from your system immediately and notify the sender. Please note that it is prohibited to disclose or take any action based on the contents of the message without explicit permission. constanze buerger <cobuerger@gmail.com>於 2026年5月29日 週五，上午5:03寫道：
These are really bad new. This is so sad!! RIP
Esteban Lescano <esteban@lescano-etcheverry.com.ar> schrieb am Do., 28. Mai 2026, 17:08:
Thanks Hervé
Very sad news!!! We will keep Alan’s memories in our hearts.
I pray for his soul and the comfort of his family!
Best regards
Esteban
El 28 may 2026, a las 10:02 a. m., herve.clement@orange.com escribió:
Dear all,
I've just received this below really sad news. Alan was a friend we've trusted him to be part of the ICANN board of directors. He will be missed. My first thoughts go of course to his family.
Best regards
Hervé
Envoyé à partir de Outlook pour Android <https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ------------------------------ *From:* Remco van Mook <remco.vanmook@gmail.com> *Sent:* Thursday, May 28, 2026 3:41:53 PM *To:* ripe-list@ripe.net <ripe-list@ripe.net> *Subject:* [ripe-list] In memoriam: Alan Barrett
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Shared on behalf of Kerry Barrett and the family
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and by his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
Andrew Alston Remco van Mook ----- To unsubscribe from this mailing list or change your subscription options, please visit: https://fra01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailman.ri... <https://mailman.ripe.net/mailman3/lists/ripe-list.ripe.net/> As we have migrated to Mailman 3, you will need to create an account with the email matching your subscription before you can change your settings. More details at: https://fra01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ripe.n... <https://www.ripe.net/membership/mail/mailman-3-migration/>
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Very sad and sudden. He will be missed... On 28/05/2026 23:03, constanze buerger wrote:
These are really bad new. This is so sad!! RIP
Esteban Lescano <esteban@lescano-etcheverry.com.ar> schrieb am Do., 28. Mai 2026, 17:08:
Thanks Hervé
Very sad news!!! We will keep Alan’s memories in our hearts.
I pray for his soul and the comfort of his family!
Best regards
Esteban
El 28 may 2026, a las 10:02 a. m., herve.clement@orange.com escribió:
Dear all,
I've just received this below really sad news. Alan was a friend we've trusted him to be part of the ICANN board of directors. He will be missed. My first thoughts go of course to his family.
Best regards
Hervé
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Shared on behalf of Kerry Barrett and the family
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and by his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
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Alan was not just one of the kindest and most humble person I ever met. It was always about the topic or the content never about him as a person. He was also the most accurate and hardest worker in the ICANN Board and the community over decades. It was always a pleasure to talk and interact with him. And this is how I will remember him. My condolences to his family and all his friends and coworker over time. Warmest regards, /ck
On 29. May 2026, at 08:35, Andrei Robachevsky via AC-DISCUSS <ac-discuss@aso.icann.org> wrote:
Very sad and sudden. He will be missed...
On 28/05/2026 23:03, constanze buerger wrote:
These are really bad new. This is so sad!! RIP
Esteban Lescano <esteban@lescano-etcheverry.com.ar> schrieb am Do., 28. Mai 2026, 17:08:
Thanks Hervé
Very sad news!!! We will keep Alan’s memories in our hearts. I pray for his soul and the comfort of his family!
Best regards
Esteban
El 28 may 2026, a las 10:02 a. m., herve.clement@orange.com escribió:
Dear all,
I've just received this below really sad news. Alan was a friend we've trusted him to be part of the ICANN board of directors. He will be missed. My first thoughts go of course to his family.
Best regards
Hervé
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Shared on behalf of Kerry Barrett and the family
Dear friends and colleagues,
As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve.
Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry.
In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019.
Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.
Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and by his wife, Kerry.
Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available.
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Very disheartening to hear this shocking news! My condolences to him and his entire family. Warm regards, Dr. Devesh Tyagi From: CK <ck@minxs.net> To: <ac-discuss@aso.icann.org> Date: Fri, 29 May 2026 14:53:33 +0530 Subject: [AC-DISCUSS] Re: [ripe-list] In memoriam: Alan Barrett Alan was not just one of the kindest and most humble person I ever met. It was always about the topic or the content never about him as a person. He was also the most accurate and hardest worker in the ICANN Board and the community over decades. It was always a pleasure to talk and interact with him. And this is how I will remember him. My condolences to his family and all his friends and coworker over time. Warmest regards, /ck On 29. May 2026, at 08:35, Andrei Robachevsky via AC-DISCUSS < mailto:ac-discuss@aso.icann.org > wrote: Very sad and sudden. He will be missed... On 28/05/2026 23:03, constanze buerger wrote: These are really bad new. This is so sad!! RIP Esteban Lescano < mailto:esteban@lescano-etcheverry.com.ar > schrieb am Do., 28. Mai 2026, 17:08: Thanks Hervé Very sad news!!! We will keep Alan’s memories in our hearts. I pray for his soul and the comfort of his family! Best regards Esteban El 28 may 2026, a las 10:02 a. m., mailto:herve.clement@orange.com escribió: Dear all, I've just received this below really sad news. Alan was a friend we've trusted him to be part of the ICANN board of directors. He will be missed. My first thoughts go of course to his family. Best regards Hervé Envoyé à partir de https://mail.mgovcloud.in/zm/reUrlCheck.do?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FAAb9ys... From: Remco van Mook < mailto:remco.vanmook@gmail.com > Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2026 3:41:53 PM To: mailto:ripe-list@ripe.net < mailto:ripe-list@ripe.net > Subject: [ripe-list] In memoriam: Alan Barrett -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAUTION : This email originated outside the company. Do not click on any links or open attachments unless you are expecting them from the sender. ATTENTION : Cet e-mail provient de l'extérieur de l'entreprise. Ne cliquez pas sur les liens ou n'ouvrez pas les pièces jointes à moins de connaitre l'expéditeur. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shared on behalf of Kerry Barrett and the family Dear friends and colleagues, As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve. Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry. In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019. Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation. Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and by his wife, Kerry. Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available. Andrew Alston Remco van Mook ----- To unsubscribe from this mailing list or change your subscription options, please visit: https://mail.mgovcloud.in/zm/reUrlCheck.do?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailman.ripe.ne... As we have migrated to Mailman 3, you will need to create an account with the email matching your subscription before you can change your settings. 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Andrei Robachevsky -
CEO -
CK -
constanze buerger -
Esteban Lescano -
herve.clement＠orange.com -
NC -
Ricardo Patara