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Standing Committees

WITSA has established various standing committees to address areas deemed critical to the success of the organization – Public Policy, Global Trade, Membership, Finance / Audit / Compensation, and Nomination Committee

 

Committee Chairman, Public Policy Committee
Mr. John Higgins
(Intellect) United Kingdom
The Public Policy Committee is responsible to position WITSA as a leading advocacy role in the development of international public policy to advance the industry’s growth and development. The committee helps to forge strategic alliances with numerous global organizations and to strengthen the industry-at-large by promoting fair trade environment.
Committee Chairman, Global Trade Committee
Mr. David Wong
(PIKOM) Malaysia
The Global Trade Committee is responsible to promote global trade and investment in ICT for the benefit of WITSA members and the industry-at-large. The committee will create various channels and platforms for WITSA members to network, to forge strategic partnerships and to open new business opportunities across the globe. This committee will also represent WITSA in all global trade related meetings and events.
Committee Chairman, Membership Committee
Ian Birks
(AIIA) Australia
The Membership Committee is responsible to seek ways and add value to WITSA members. One of the key objective of the committee is to recruit and retain WITSA members by actively engaging the Vice Chairmen in their respctive regions. The committee will also review the membership criteria from time-to-time, as deemed necessary.
Committee Chairman, Finance / Audit / Compensation
Mr. Roger Latchman
(ITA) South Africa
The Finance / Audit / Compensation Committee is responsible to oversee WITSA’s finances including quarterly and annual financial reviews, preparation of the annual budget, executive compensation, as well as setting membership fees, in line with the WITSA’s goals to strengthen its financial position.
Committee Chairman, Nomination Committee
Mr. Nizar Zakka
(PCA) Lebanon
The Nomination Committee will oversee the nomination and election process for all WITSA office holders including the Chairman and the Board of Directors + of WITSA. The committee will review applications and make recommendations to the appropriate governing bodies within WITSA in accordance with its bylaws.