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Edmund Brahene SOI

Edmund Brahene SOI

  1. Your Name

Edmund Brahene

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  1. Stakeholder Group: (please select one)

Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG)
Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG)
Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG)
Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG)

  1. Constituency: (if CSG or NCSG is selected in #2, please select one)

Business Constituency (BC)
Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC)
Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers Constituency (ISPCP)
Non-Commercial Users Constituency (NCUC)
Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns (NPOC)

  1. ICANN Affiliation (if not covered by item 2 or 3, please select one):

Independent
At-Large / RALO
Address Supporting Organization (ASO)
Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO)
At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)
Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC)
Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC)
Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC)

  1. Please identify your current employer(s):

GtBank Ghana Limited

  1. Please identify your current position(s):

Internal Control Officer (Specialist in Procurement Planning, Contract Management, and Operations)

  1. Please identify the type(s) of work performed:

I hold a BSc in Business Administration (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) and have earned multiple certifications in cybersecurity and data analysis from Cisco, IBM, and Georgia Tech. My professional experience spans procurement governance, compliance auditing, and operational risk management across public and financial institutions in Ghana. I have also led initiatives in threat detection, incident response, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on ethical governance and digital resilience.

  1. Please identify your declared country of primary residence (e.g., country to which you pay taxes):

Ghana

  1. Please list any financial relationship beyond de minimis stock ownership you may have with any company that to your knowledge has a financial relationship or contract with ICANN:

 

  1. Do you believe you are participating in the GNSO policy process as a representative of any individual or entity, whether paid or unpaid?

Yes
No

If the answer is “Yes,” please provide the name of the represented individual or entity. (If professional ethical obligations prevent you from disclosing this information, please enter "Private"):

 

  1. Please identify any other relevant arrangements, interests, or benefits as requested in the following two questions:

 

a. Do you have any type of material interest in ICANN GNSO policy development processes and outcomes?

Yes
No

If the answer is “yes,” please describe the material interest in ICANN GNSO policy development processes and outcomes:

I am participating in the SPIRT program to contribute to the evolution of ICANN’s policy implementation processes, particularly in ensuring transparency, accountability, and operational clarity. My background in procurement oversight and cybersecurity equips me to offer insights into risk mitigation, stakeholder coordination, and internal control frameworks. I am especially interested in enhancing the effectiveness of post-policy implementation reviews and supporting the continuous improvement of ICANN’s multistakeholder model.

I am an active contributor to community-led initiatives focused on digital governance and capacity building in West Africa. I have collaborated with local organizations to promote cybersecurity awareness and professional development, and I am committed to supporting ICANN’s mission through inclusive, context-aware participation.

b. Are there any arrangements/agreements between you and any other group, constituency or person(s) regarding your participation as a work team member?

Yes
No

If the answer is “yes,” please describe the arrangements/agreements and the name of the group, constituency, or person(s):

 

  1. Please identify any Working Groups or other chartered teams in which you are participating (include acronyms, if applicable):

CCG,

  1. Additional Information (optional):

I have no financial interests, affiliations, or relationships that would create a conflict of interest in my participation in the SPIRT program or any GNSO PDP/EPDP team

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