Internet service provider Tucows Inc. last week announced the nomination of five new individuals for election to its board of directors at the Toronto-headquartered company’s upcoming annual meeting of shareholders, to be held online May 20.
The newly nominated directors are: Sandra Matz, the David W. Zalaznick Associate Professor of Business at Columbia Business School in New York and director of the Center for Advanced Technology and Human Performance; Laurenz Malte Nienaber, founder and managing director of Munich-based LMN Capital GmbH; Allen Taylor, president of Toronto-based GTD Partners and former CFO of Trisura Group Ltd; Jeffrey Tory, chair and portfolio manager at Pembroke Management Ltd. in Montreal; and Stephan Uhrenbacher, serial entrepreneur and founder of Hamburg-based Density Ventures and Sustainable Aero Lab. They join returning director nominees Marlene Carl, Lee Matheson and Elliott Noss.
“We are excited to welcome these new members to the Board,” said Noss, president and CEO of Tucows, in a press release. “Each brings unique expertise and a shared commitment to Tucows’ mission to build a better internet and stronger digital infrastructure for all. This refresh of our Board reflects the next stage in Tucows’ long-term growth plans. Several of our long-serving directors felt this was the right moment to pass the torch. This transition is a natural progression for our company.”
Departing board members include Robin Chase, Erez Gissin, Allen Karp, Jeffrey Schwartz and Gigi Sohn.
“We are deeply grateful for the exceptional tenure and thoughtful leadership of our outgoing directors,” Noss said. “Their wisdom and guidance have left a lasting impact. They have contributed decades of service to Tucows and have left an indelible mark on the company and on me personally. I have greatly benefited from their counsel, and mentorship. We thank them for their many years of service.”
