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Global Converged Security Board

Appointments

Formal appointment process for senior offices.

These offices are currently held. Applications are accepted for the next term of office and are considered through the formal process below.

Process

Stages of appointment

1. Application

Candidates submit the formal application form with a CV and a statement explaining why they seek the role and how they meet the published prerequisites.

2. Eligibility review

The Registrar checks each application against the minimum credential and prerequisites in the role policy. Ineligible applications are closed with written notice.

3. Shortlisting

A selection panel appointed by the Governing Council scores eligible applications against the role policy. No panel member reviews a candidate with whom they have a conflict of interest.

4. Interview

Shortlisted candidates attend a structured online interview with the selection panel, covering governance experience, professional standing, independence and commitment.

5. Selection and references

The panel recommends a preferred candidate to the Governing Council. Professional references and declarations of interest are verified before any offer is made.

6. Appointment

The Governing Council confirms the appointment, which is announced on the Governance page. The term begins on the date set by the Council.

All GCSB roles are voluntary, not monetized and performed remotely.

Offices

Offices filled by formal appointment

Governing Council

Registrar

Current holder: Prof. Dr. Vladimir Bunic

Minimum: Interim office

Apply for the next term

Certification and Standards Committee

Committee Chair

Current holder: Prof. Dr. Vladimir Bunic

Minimum: FGCSB, or CCSO with Board nomination

Apply for the next term

Academic Board

Board Chair

Current holder: Prof. Dr. Vladimir Bunic

Minimum: FGCSB or DFGCSB

Apply for the next term

Academic Board

Fellowship & Nominations Committee Chair

Current holder: Prof. Dr. Vladimir Bunic

Minimum: FGCSB or DFGCSB

Apply for the next term