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, Global Policy Action Committee | ||
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Mr. John Higgins (Intellect) United Kingdom |
The Global Policy Action Committee (formerly 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. |
| Committee Chairman, Global Trade Committee | ||
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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 | ||
| Vacant |
The Membership Committee is responsible in identifying and voicing members' interest and concerns within regions, retaining and recruiting new members, reviewing the regional funding and proposals, and reviewing regions definition from time to time. | |
| Committee Chairman, Finance / Compensation | ||
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Mr. Roger Latchman (ITA) South Africa |
The Finance / 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, Audit Committee | ||
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Jorge Cassino (CESSI) Argentina |
The Audit Committee is responsible to the audit of WITSA’s books and records; and the system of internal controls established by WITSA. |
| Committee Chairman, Nomination Committee | ||
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Mr. Nizar Zakka (PCA) Lebanon |
The Nomination Committee is responsible to 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. |
| Committee Chairman, Event Committee | ||
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Dr. Jim Poisant WITSA |
The Events Committee
was establishled in October 2010 at the Johannesburg Board of Directors
meeting. The committee is responsible to assist WITSA event hosts
in planning for and executing the best event possible. |






