Remco van Mook studied Business Information Technology at the University of Twente and started work for its University Computing Center as a networks and systems developer in the late 1990s. During that period, he was also member of the University Council, chairman of the university ISP and architect for then the fastest consumer Internet access network in the world, CampusNET 2.

In 1999, he was the co-author of 2 business plans; NDIX and Virtu.

Remco is currently CTO of NDIX (Nederlands Duitse Internet Exchange), responsible for architecture and technical operations. NDIX was the first Internet Exchange spanning across an international border, with the intention to draw more networks to the area promoting regional development. It is now the second-largest Internet Exchange in the Netherlands.

Remco is founder and CTO of Virtu, which is now the fastest growing datacenter company in the Netherlands. Virtu is one of the most secure datacenters in the Netherlands and the only carrier-neutral datacenter in the east of the Netherlands. Remco is involved in not only running the company but also in designing networks and solutions for very demanding customers.

Remco is an active contributor to the European Association of Internet Exchanges, EURO-IX, involving himself mostly with network design challenges, the European datacenter market and regulatory affairs. He is also co-author of a current IETF Internet Draft, updating RFC 1035, to upgrade the security of current DNS (non-DNSSEC) implementations.

Remco is also co-author of the widely used prank-RFC 2322, likes to design and build large open-air networks (among which were HAL2001 and the Lowlands Festival) and is a co-author of the Linux Advanced Routing Howto. Other past sins include SMB2WWW, a web frontend for SMB-based networks and HIP Radio, probably the worlds first MP3 network streaming software, late 1996.

Remco is a regular speaker at conferences and RIPE meetings and advisor to various government organisations on Internet related affairs.

From: Komkov Pavel, guru@astel.ru
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:56:05 +0300

Our company votes for Remco Van Mook.

From: Ian Dickinson, ian.dickinson@pipex.net
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:32:23 +0000

I would like to support Remco van Mook in the 2007 ICANN Board of Directors Election. He is accomplished on technical and policy issues, and can communicate well to multiple audiences. His experience would serve us all well.

Ian Dickinson
Pipex Communications

From: Nick Hilliard, nick@inex.ie
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:21:05 +0100

Hello,

I'd like to voice my support for Remco van Mook.

Remco combines the values of honesty, directness, intelligence, community good will and down-to-earth common sense, all of which are necessary virtues for this position. His success in building both NDIX and Virtu has provided him with a good understanding of commercial issues; he is an accomplished network and systems engineer and has a deep knowledge and understanding of the important technical and political issues relevant to today's internet.

I believe that he would be an ideal candidate for this position, and that his experience, knowledge and ability to make good decisions will all bring value to ICANN's board.

Nick Hilliard
Network Ability Ltd.
3 Westland Square
Dublin 2, Ireland
Head of Operations
INEX - Internet Neutral
Exchange Association
Email: nick@inex.ie

From: McTim, dogwallah@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 20:03:37 +0300

I support Remco van Mook for this role. As others have noted, he has the interest, energy and experience in the numbering world to meet the challenges we face.

Cheers,

McTim
$ whois -h whois.afrinic.net mctim

From: Thomas de Haan, T.S.M.deHaan@minez.nl
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2007 16:52:12 +0200

I am proud to endorse the candidature of Remco van Mook for the ICANN Board Directors Election of 2007. Remco van Mook is an expert in the field of interconnection, security, addressing and ICT policy. He has contributed in many occasions to the policy development processes in our Ministry and I deeply appreciate the expert advice he has always given us.

Thomas de Haan

On behalf of
Drs. M. M. Frequin
Director General
Energy and Telecom
Ministry of Economic Affairs
NETHERLANDS

From: Kurt Erik Lindqvist, kurtis@netnod.se
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:38:34 +0200

I would like to add my support for Remco van Mook. Remco has a deep understanding of regulatory issues, as well as the Internet industry. Remco has a unique understanding of both the technical as well as the business sides of how the Internet operates and what the challenges are going forward. Remco also have a long track record of contributing to the Internet community and working in various forums such as RIPE and Euro-IX. I think Remco would have first hand experiences from the industry that would be valuable contribution on the ICANN board.

Remco has my full support for the ASO seat on the ICANN board.

Kurt Erik Lindqvist
Managing Director
Netnod Internet Exchange

From: Patrik Fältström, patrik@frobbit.se
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:39:42 +0200

I fully support Remco van Mook for this role. During the years, I have been impressed by the energy, skills and experience in numbering, addressing and routing issues he has. Because of this, I am sure he will be perfect for the position.

Patrik Fältström

From: Henk Pijpstra, hpypstra@hetnet.nl
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:48:55 +0200

I fully support Remco van Mook as he is, in my , the best candidate in this election process.

Over the years he has proven, even at young age, to have excellent capabilities and creative ideas concerning the infrastructure of the Internet and how to manage the security issues of this medium. As he is still young, a long profitable contribution to the internet community may be expected from his position in the board.

Henk Pijpstra
Aviation Consultant

From: Annebeth Lange, annebeth.lange@npt.no
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:27:43 +0200

Title: Melding
We would like to support Remco van Mook for the ICANN Board of Directors. In our opinion he is the best candidate with background in his very relevant experience and competence. We are sure he is an ideal candidate for this position.

Best regards,
Annebeth B. Lange, retiring GAC Representative for Norway and Ørnulf Storm, the new GAC Representative for Norway

Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority
www.npt.no

From: John Souter, john@linx.net
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:55:17 +0100

I would like to give a statement of support for Remco van Mook for the ICANN Board Directors Election of 2007.

Remco has made a significant contribution to the Internet industry, and specifically in the area of regulation - both technical & commercial. We have seen these contributions in fora such as RIPE and Euro-IX, and in the latter Remco has taken a leadership role.

I consider that Remco would bring significant experience and make a valuable contribution as a member of the ICANN board.

Remco has my full support for the ASO seat on the ICANN board.

Regards

John Souter, CEO, London Internet Exchange Ltd
https://www.linx.net/

From: Christian Panigl, UniVie/ACOnet/VIX, Christian.Panigl@UniVie.ac.at
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:50:17 +0200

Dear ASO AC Nominations Committee,

having communicated and worked with Remco in the RIPE and Euro-IX environment for quite a few years now, and knowing his University and business background, I'm more than confident that he is a perfect candidate to fill the ASO Board seat.

Christian Panigl
University of Vienna, Computer Center
Team Leader ACOnet & Vienna Internet eXchange

From: Rob Blokzijl, k13@nikhef.nl
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:54:42 +0200 (MET DST)

It is with great pleasure that I give a statement of support for Remco van Mook as a candidate for the ASO position on the board of ICANN. I have known Remco for many years through his active participation in RIPE, and his involvement with AMS-IX, one of the larger global Internet exchanges.

Remco has a deep knowledge of addressing, routing and peering. He also has a profound knowledge, and experience, of the policies and politics that come with the technology.

Last, but not least, Remco has a sound understanding of the administrative and financial side of organisations.

I am convinced that Remco on the board of ICANN would be a gain for both ICANN and the Internet.

Rob Blokzijl
RIPE Chairman