Countries, Cultures, and Groups

The new head of the net's naming system faces some tough challenges. He has to keep the world happy and bring change to the net's backbone -- all at the same time. Meet Rod Beckstrom, the Silicon Valley exec who's taking on the challenge.

Thank you, Mayor Gordon, for both the introduction and for your outstanding leadership of this city. We are honored to have you as an alumnus, and Phoenicians are very lucky to have you leading their city.