Governance

The European Internet Foundation is established as a legal, not-for-profit entity under Belgian law. It is governed by its Statutes and Bylaws. EIF�s structure reflects the principle of political leadership and control, while ensuring openness, participation and equity for business and associates members, who support the Foundation financially through annual fees.

Board of Govenors
12 political members

Board of Management
12 "Board of Governors"6 "Business Steering Committee"4 Observers (Associate Members)

General Assembly
Political MembersBusiness MembersAssociate Members

Advisory Committee
Political MembersBusiness MembersAssociate Members

Membership in the various organs of EIF is currently as follows :

Board of Governors :

James Elles MEP (Vice Chair)
Malcolm Harbour MEP
Erika Mann MEP (Chair)
Arlene McCarthy MEP

Board of Management :

All members of the Board of Governors (see above)

Business Steering Committee:
-Manuel Avendano, Telefonica
-Peter Dreyer, Siemens AG
-Stephane Ducable, Alcatel
-Luigi Gambardella, Telecom Italia
-Thomas Sidenbladh, Ericsson
-Dorothy Smith, BT
Associate Members:
-Nicola Frank, EBU
-Jon Thorhallsson, CECUA

Advisory Committee :

Chairs:
Malcolm Harbour, MEP
Manuel Avenda�o, Telef�nica

Meetings open to all EIF Members

Treasury Committee :

Political member:
-

Business member:
-Klaus-Dieter Platte, SAP