The Global Network Advancement Group (GNA-G) is pleased to welcome new and reappointed members to its Leadership Team—a group of experts drawn from across the international research and education (R&E) networking community.
Representing regional and national R&E networks, global exchange points, and research institutions from around the world, the GNA-G Leadership Team will guide the continued development of a common global infrastructure that supports data-intensive science and collaboration at scale.
GNA-G Leadership Team Members:
- Osamu Akashi, National Institute of Informatics (NII), Japan
- Dale W. Carder, ESnet, USA
- Ivana Golub, PSNC, Croatia/Poland
- Renier van Heerden, SANReN, South Africa
- Brenna Meade, Indiana University, USA
- Alex Moura, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia
- Marcos Schwarz, RNP, Brazil
- David Wilde, AARNet, Australia (chair)
- Chris Wilkinson, Internet2, USA
This globally representative team is charged with steering the long-term vision and development of the R&E network infrastructure that underpins collaborative scientific research worldwide. In addition to their strategic role, the Leadership Team provides oversight for more than a dozen active GNA-G working groups. These groups tackle key areas such as network automation, routing, security, science workflows, and enhancing the resilience and reach of inter-NREN connectivity.
About GNA-G
GNA-G is a global, community-driven initiative made up of researchers, NRENs, and exchange point operators. Together, we work to build the high-performance, interoperable networks that enable scientific discovery and innovation around the globe.
To learn more about GNA-G and meet the Leadership Team, visit https://www.gna-g.net/.
