1) Your Name:


Christopher Niemi

Picture/Image:
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2) Stakeholder Group:Not Applicable

3) Constituency:

Not Applicable

4) ICANN Affiliation (if not covered by item 2 or 3):


GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group

5) Please identify your current employer(s):


MarkMonitor, Part of Clarivate Analytics

6) Please identify your current position(s):


Manager, Domain Services

7) Please identify the type(s) of work performed:


Manages Domain Services group, includes providing registrar support for .Brand TLDs

8) Please identify your declared country of primary residence (e.g., country to which you pay taxes):


USA

9) Please list any financial relationship beyond de minimis stock ownership you may have with any company that to your knowledge has a financial relationship or contract with ICANN:


None

10) Do you believe you are participating in the GNSO policy process as a representative of any individual or entity, whether paid or unpaid?

Yes
If the answer is “Yes,” please provide the name of the represented individual or entity. (If professional ethical obligations prevent you from disclosing this information, please enter "Private"):MarkMonitor, Part of Clarivate Analytics
11) Please identify any other relevant arrangements, interests, or benefits as requested in the following two questions:

a) Do you have any type of material interest in ICANN GNSO policy development processes and outcomes?


Yes

If the answer is “yes,” please describe the material interest in ICANN GNSO policy development processes and outcomes:


As the leading global provider of brand protection for the enterprise, MarkMonitor offers solutions that safeguard brands, reputations and revenues from ever-evolving online risks.

b) Are there any arrangements/agreements between you and any other group, constituency or person(s) regarding your participation as a work team member?


No

If the answer is “yes,” please describe the arrangements/agreements and the name of the group, constituency, or person(s):


12) Please identify any Working Groups or other chartered teams in which you are participating (include acronyms, if applicable):


13) Additional Information (optional):


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