[Chapter-delegates] Fwd: [ccwg-internet-governance] Microsoft opens representation office to the UN

[Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond]

 Dear Colleagues,


I've learnt that Microsoft's engaging more extensively with the UN (see
below). I wonder if ISOC should not see this as a trigger for further
engagment. It looks like there will be renewed emphasis on things
happening in NYC.

Kindest regars,


Olivier

*/New Microsoft representation office to the UN in New York/*

Microsoft’s new representation office to the United Nations headquarters
in New York will provide support for several
Microsoft teams who work with the broader UN community on policy and
business issues. Microsoft strongly supports the Sustainable Development
Goals and has initiated numerous projects focusing on four SDGs
<https://aka.ms/2019CSRReport> where the company can contribute most
to advance towards these shared goals of quality education, decent work
and economic growth, climate action as well as peace, justice and strong
institutions.

As vice president of UN affairs, John Frank will establish a new
representation office and lead a team that will focus on
advancing Microsoft’s partnerships with the United Nations and its
agencies, building relationships with UN representatives, identifying
new opportunities for partnerships, building stronger connections
between Microsoft and UN teams, advocating for the UN’s priorities
within Microsoft, and working across the company
to support Microsoft teams in their engagements and advocacy with the UN
community.  

“Microsoft’s commitment to addressing some of the biggest challenges
facing the future of society inspires me. I look forward to helping the
company engage more deeply and effectively with the United Nations
community. Multi-stakeholder support and initiatives will be essential
to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and advancing global
solutions in many other areas. I am incredibly thankful for the past
four years in Europe and the opportunity to represent Microsoft in the
Brussels community and EU capitals on European public
policy issues and initiatives important for our customers as well
as Europe’s economic agenda and social values,” said John Frank.

 

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