Adrian Kinderis

Chief Executive Officer, AusRegistry International

Chief Executive Officer AusRegistry International Pty Ltd
A member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO)
Participation in the Domain Name Industry since 2000
Extensive marketing experience
Conduit between the technical and commercial aspects of AusRegistry International's business

Adrian Kinderis is Chief Executive Officer of AusRegistry International Pty Ltd, and co-founder of AusRegistry Pty Ltd, the current Registry Operator and wholesale provider for .au Domain Name Registry Systems.

Adrian is passionate about the internet and is a sought after speaker, most recently attending the APTLD meetings in Bali, Indonesia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, presenting Registry Solutions, Registry Best Practice, Domain Name management, Registry-Registrar models and Marketing TLDs.

Using his extensive marketing experiencing, Adrian has been solely responsible for placing AusRegistry and .au at the forefront of marketing in the Domain Name Registry arena and has been integral in developing marketing strategies and concepts from inception to implementation. Adrian has developed AusRegistry's marketing to educate the public on the value of owning a Domain Name Registry System and the intrinsic value it can bring to a company, association, organisation or individual.

As a member of the ICANN's GNSO Council, an active and regular participant at ICANN meetings and as a ccTLD Registry Operator, Adrian is able to utilise his unique position interacting directly with Registrars and interrelating with other Domain Name Registries to develop AusRegistry International's services to meet the expectations of the international market. Adrian was on the GNSO 'New TLD' committee that developed the document 'Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains Document (11 September 2007)' that was submitted to the ICANN Board and is currently serving as a member contributing to the Internationalised Domain Name Paper on behalf of the GNSO.

Adrian's key strength lies in his ability to act as a conduit between the technical and commercial aspects of AusRegistry International's business. In these roles he has displayed superior skills in business acquirement, market identification and segmentation, promotions, public relations and communications.

Simon Delzoppo

Managing Director, AusRegistry International

Managing Director AusRegistry International Pty Ltd
Participation in the Domain Name Industry since 2000
Leadership in business and industry liaison
Member of the auDA Technical Committee

Simon Delzoppo is Managing Director of AusRegistry International. Having co-founded the AusRegistry Group in 2000, an ICANN accredited Registrar and web-hosting company, Simon was instrumental in the inception of AusRegistry Pty Ltd.

Under Simon's direction, AusRegistry International has developed world leading technology, enhanced security features and forged strategic partnerships with leading Australian and international businesses. Simon has a wealth of senior management, project management and human resources experience with SME and large enterprise. Simon is an active member of the .au Domain Administration's (auDA) Technical Committee and Names Panel Committee and a regular contributor to auDA policy reviews. Simon previously managed corporate telecommunications and security electronics companies where he developed skills in all facets of business including accounting, budgeting, sales, strategic planning, administration and human resources.

Raymond Zylstra

Raymond Zylstra - International Operations Manager

Raymond Zylstra is the International Operations Manager for AusRegistry International.

Raymond has had over ten years of experience in managing operations for one of Australia's leading entertainment and hospitality venues. His hard work and dedication saw him rise through the ranks and gain valuable experience in people management and relations, human resources, training, organisational management, change management and the provision of award winning customer service.

Raymond is experienced in budget preparation and financial reporting, preparing and presenting staff training programs, organisation of major events and management of large staff numbers.

Raymond has been instrumental in the implementation of new policies and procedures at for the AusRegistry Group, resulting in better Quality Assurance systems and higher levels of customer satisfaction. His hands-on approach has gained him the respect of his staff and ensures senior management involvement in daily projects.

Raymond's recent work for ARI has seen him manage the deployment of the new Registry System in the UAE, development of Policy for the Registry Operator and advice and assistance in the implementation of the newly established organisation that will oversee the ongoing management of the .ae Domain Name.

Raymond's focus on providing a strong foundation on which to base operations, intimate knowledge of the Domain Name Industry, and focus on the experience of end users is reflective of his passion and dedication to his role.

Chris Wright

Chief Technology Officer, AusRegistry International

Chief Technology Officer AusRegistry International
Participation in the Domain Name Industry since 2001
Working with the IETF to help finalise the technical implementation of IDNs
Designed, configured and managed the construction of the current AusRegistry International EPP Registry System
Vast experience with Registry and open source software development
Consulted and given many presentations to various Australian government departments and international forums on Domain Name Registry principles and Domain Name Registry management

Chris Wright designed, configured and managed the construction of the current AusRegistry International EPP Registry System on an open source Linux platform, which was one of the first Domain Name Registry Systems in the world to feature "real time" dynamic DNS updates. He is charged with the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Registry and its associated DNS and WhoIs services.

Chris has vast experience with Registry and open source software development. Prior to becoming the .au Registry operator, AusRegistry was a well-established ICANN accredited Domain Name Registrar for whom Chris designed and managed the infrastructure, Registry-Registrar interface systems and Registration System.

Chris has consulted and given many presentations to various Australian government departments and international forums on Domain Name Registry principles and Domain Name Registry management. Chris has studied Computer Science and has extensive experience as a systems engineer and software architect. Chris's recent work for AusRegistry International has seen him design and deploy the new Domain Name Registry System for the United Arab Emirates.

Maggie Whitnall

Senior Manager - Business Development, AusRegistry International

Senior Manager - Business Development AusRegistry International
Participation in the Domain Name Industry since 2002
Consults frequently on Policy related issues, Domain Name Registry implementations and Registrar performance
Works with clients to achieve an open line of communication concerning the running of their Domain Name Registry Systems, from a technical and administrative perspective

Maggie Whitnall has developed and implemented procedures to facilitate the accurate communication of Registry information to AusRegistry clients, Registrars, industry stakeholders, and the public. Maggie consults frequently on policy related issues, Domain Name Registry implementations and Registrar performance. Maggie also organises educational and Registrar seminars. Maggie works actively with AusRegistry International clients, in a training and consultancy capacity, to achieve an open line of communication concerning the running of their Domain Name Registry Systems, both on a technical and administrative level. In addition, Maggie assists with the presentation and implementation of AusRegistry International marketing initiatives. Maggie is the reference point for all of AusRegistry International communications.

Tony Kirsch

Business Development Manager, AusRegistry International

Business Development Manager AusRegistry International
Wide range of experience in IT and Telecommunications industries
Works with clients to facilitate strategic negotiations
Responsible for the preparation of AusRegistry International marketing collateral

Tony Kirsch has worked with AusRegistry International for a number of years and was instrumental in the delivery and management of the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Registry for the Australian Government Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator in 2006. After a short time away from the business working with some of Australia's largest Telecommunications organisations, Tony has recommenced his working life with AusRegistry International and is responsible for Business Development for all new strategic opportunities relating to ICANN's recently announced program for new gTLD applications.

Tony holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University and a MBA from Deakin University.