Russ, Jari, IAB, Recently, there has been a lot of discussion in the IETF about diversity. A lot of people observed that the IETF is not good in fostering a culture that naturally promotes diversity and that is attractive for younger people to join. One way to make the IETF more accessible and approachable is to stop making appointments for open positions by recruiting only behind closed doors. I am very disappointed that the IAB again has chosen to fill a position without a clear and open call for volunteers. We can talk a long time about diversity in this community, but it is time to take concrete actions. David Kessens PS This message doesn't in any way intends to doubt Scott's skills. I am disappointed about the process used. --- On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 03:13:33PM -0400, IAB Chair wrote: > The IAB has just notified the ITU-T that Scott mansfield will be the new IETF Liaison Manager to the ITU-T. > > Please congratulate Scott when you see him. He has done a good job as liaison manager for MPLS, and I am sure he will do a good job in his new role. > > Please thank Eliot Lear for his past service in this role. Eliot no has a seat on the IAB, and I am sure he will provide valuable support for Scott. > > Thanks, > Russ > > = = = = = = = = = = > > Liaison Statement: Appointment of Scott Mansfield as new IETF Liaison Manager to the ITU-T > Submission Date: 27 March 2013 > From: The IAB (Russ Housley) > To: ITU-T TSAG (tsbtsag@xxxxxxx) > Cc: IAB <iab@xxxxxxx>, The IAB Executive Director <execd@xxxxxxx>, TSBDdir@xxxxxxx <tsbdir@xxxxxxx>, IESG <iesg@xxxxxxxx> > Title: Appointment of Scott Mansfield as new IETF Liaison Manager to the ITU-T > > The IAB would like to bring to the ITU-T's attention the appointment of Mr. Scott Mansfield as the new IETF Liaison Manager to the ITU-T. > > The IETF Liaison Manager to the ITU-T sees to the day to day aspects of the relationship with the ITU-T, provides guidance to the IESG, IAB, and the IETF as a whole on strategic matters involving both organizations. In addition, Mr. Mansfield will work closely with our other liaison managers to assure consistency of approach across technologies, as well as see that liaisons from the ITU-T to the IETF are appropriately allocated and responded to. We expect Mr. Mansfield to play a significant supporting role in strategic discussions between the IETF and ITU leadership. > > Mr. Scott Mansfield has over twenty of experience in software development and network management. He is a Principal Engineer in Ericsson’s DUIB Technology Network Architecture group. A long time technologist, Scott has built object-oriented workflow systems for the US Treasury Department, The United States Naval Reserve, Federal Express, and the United Parcel Service. Scott has also been the Lead Architect for Ericsson’s North American Mobile Backhaul Solutions, before moving into a position of Standards Engineer. Scott has been Ericsson’s MEF Coordinator for the past 5 years and is also an active contributor to the IETF and the ITU-T, and has been liaison manager from the IETF to ITU-T for MPLS for the past two years. > > The IAB thanks the outgoing Liaison Manager, Mr. Eliot Lear, for his valuable service. > > For the IAB, > Russ Housley > IAB Chair David Kessens ---