Welcome to TM Forum's 2009 Election for members of the Board of Directors.

The Board Nominating Committee is pleased to confirm the following candidates for participation in the election for active membership on the TM Forum Board for 2009-2011. The following criteria were used in selection, the candidates should:

• be in an influential position in their own company (eg have a direct influence on key strategic, technology, solutions, business or investment decisions).
• have the ability to influence the industry through personal credibility and/or through their company’s influential position in the industry.
• have previous board level experience
• have control or significant influence over substantial human or financial resources in their company
• make the time commitment to undertake TM Forum Board functions and the ability to commit company resources to TM Forum programs, where appropriate
• have relevant experience and knowledge of one or more sectors (fixed, wireless, cable, etc.)
• have extensive business and/or technical experience
• have a strategic view of the industry’s evolution over the next 2-3 years
• have influence in the OSS/BSS value chain (e.g. good industry connections)
• have control or significant influence over procurement or development direction in their company
• be able to demonstrate support for TM Forum and its goals
• be active in TM Forum programs and activities, especially Board committees or other strategic activities.

The role of the Board is to shape the direction for the organization and thus, indirectly, the industry as a whole. One of the Board of Directors’ key responsibilities is determining how the TM Forum will serve the industry by choosing the areas of focus for the organization and setting and guiding strategic initiatives. We have been actively seeking to increase both the seniority and breadth of board membership to ensure that our Board reflects the full scope of the industry and has members who bring significant corporate and personal influence to reinforce the TM Forum's work. Every vote counts, so if you are a Principal Contact of a Corporate Member*, please cast your vote for those people who you believe can energetically drive our industry forward!

Keith Willetts
Chairman,TM Forum

The election itself takes place from January 12^th to January 30^th 2009, when the Principal Contacts of Corporate Member companies place their votes.

There are six seats available. Each Principal Contact is requested to cast one vote in each of the three categories (noted below). The remaining three votes may be cast as desired. We have included the category of each candidate below.

Service Providers (traditional service providers including, wireline, wireless, long haul, interconnection, network operator, cable MSO’s/cable-based delivery, etc.)

Software Suppliers (OSS, BSS, services creation, services delivery, etc.)

Equipment Suppliers and Systems Integrators (network components, modems, handsets, laptops, computers & user device providers etc. plus system integrators, consultants, support services, etc.)

Use this page to research the candidates and determine the individuals you will endorse in the election.

*Only Principal Contacts of Corporate Members may vote in the election; however if you are not the Principal Contact and have an opinion you can impact the election through sharing your thoughts with your Principal Contact.

Any questions? Contact us on secretary@tmforum.org

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