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ITU Radio Regulations Board

100th meeting and
30 year anniversary

The ITU Radio Regulations Board (RRB) is celebrating its 100th meeting and 30-year anniversary.

The RRB is responsible for the application and interpretation of the Radio Regulations – the international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.

The RRB ensures that these regulations are consistently and fairly applied to all ITU member states.

Celebrating the 100th Meeting

By helping to ensure the fair and equal use of spectrum, the RRB promotes innovation, safeguards critical services, and supports sustainable digital transformation for all.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General

ITU

The 100th meeting of the RRB reflects decades of global cooperation and technical excellence—building a stable regulatory environment that empowers innovation and connects billions.

Mario Maniewicz
Director, Radiocommunication Bureau

ITU

Guardians of the Airwaves

The ITU Radio Regulations Board (RRB) is a panel of elected 12 radiocommunication experts who ensure fair and interference-free access to the radio-frequency spectrum—a vital resource for everything from satellites and mobile networks to emergency broadcasts.

Current Board Members

Former Board Members

RRB Secretariat

(current and former)

Reflections from the Chairpersons

Current Board Members

Chair and Vice-Chair

Agostinho Linhares De Souza

Brazil

Elected to the RRB: 2022
Chair: 2025
Vice-Chair: 2024

Sahiba Hasanova

Azerbaijan

Elected to the RRB: 2018, 2022
Vice-Chair: 2025

Members

Edmund Y. Fianko

Ghana

Elected to the RRB: 2022

Elsayed Azzouz

Egypt

Elected to the RRB: 2018, 2022
Chair: 2023
Vice-Chair: 2021, 2022

Hassan Talib

Morocco

Elected to the RRB: 2018, 2022

Jianjun Cheng

China

Elected to the RRB: 2022

Majed Alkahtani

Saudi Arabia

Elected to the RRB: 2022

Mauro Di Crescenzo

Italy

Elected to the RRB: 2022

Revathi Mannepalli

India

Elected to the RRB: 2022

Rizat Nurshabekov

Kazakhstan

Elected to the RRB: 2022

Yvon Henri

France

Elected to the RRB: 2018, 2022
Chair: 2024
Vice-Chair: 2023

Chantal Beaumier

Canada

Elected to the RRB: 2018, 2022
Chair: 2020
Vice-Chair: 2019

RRB Secretariat

Mario Maniewicz

Executive Secretary
from 2019 to today

Karlis Bogens

Meeting Secretary
from 2025 to today

Karine Gozal

Administrative Assistant
from 2011 to today

Former Executive Secretaries

Robert W. Jones

Executive Secretary
1995 – 2002

Valery Timofeev

Executive Secretary
2003 – 2010

François Rancy

Executive Secretary
2011 – 2018

Former Meeting Secretaries

Nangapuram Venkatesh

Meeting Secretary
2010 – 2013
2003 – 2008

Nelson Malaguti

Meeting Secretary
2009

David Botha

Meeting Secretary
2014 – 2024

Former Administrative Assistants

Carmen Revenga

Administrative Assistant
1999 – 2000

Dolores Gavard

Administrative Assistant
1998

Merle McMahon

Administrative Assistant
1995 – 1997

Pamela Type

Administrative Assistant
2001 – 2010

Former Board Members

Radio Regulations Board 2018-2022

T. Alamri

Saudi Arabia

Elected to the RRB: 2018
Chairman: 2022

Elsayed Azzouz

Egypt

Elected to the RRB: 2018, 2022
Chair: 2023
Vice-Chair: 2021, 2022

Chantal Beaumier

Canada

Elected to the RRB: 2018, 2022
Chair: 2020
Vice-Chair: 2019

Yvon Henri

France

Elected to the RRB: 2018, 2022
Chair: 2024
Vice-Chair: 2023

Hassan Talib

Morocco

Elected to the RRB: 2018, 2022

S. Mchunu

South Africa

Elected to the RRB: 2018

A. Hashimoto

Japan

Elected to the RRB: 2018

D. Q. Hoan

Vietnam

Elected to the RRB: 2018

L. F. Borjón

Mexico

Elected to the RRB: 2018

L. Jeanty

The Netherlands

Elected to the RRB: 2014, 2018
Chairman: 2016, 2019
Vice-Chairman: 2015

N. Varlamov

Russia

Elected to the RRB: 2018
Chairman: 2021
Vice-Chairman: 2020

Radio Regulations Board 2014-2018

A. Magenta

Italy

Elected to the RRB: 2010; 2014

I. Khairov

Ukraine

Elected to the RRB: 2014
Chairman: 2017
Vice-Chairman: 2016

J. Wilson

United States

Elected to the RRB: 2014
Vice-Chairman: 2018

M. Bessi

Morocco

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014
Chairman: 2018
Vice-Chairman: 2017

N. A. Al Hammadi

United Arab Emirates

Elected to the RRB: 2014

R.L. Terán

Argentina

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014

S. Kibe

Kenya

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014
Chairman: 2014
Vice-Chairman: 2013

S. Koffi

Côte d’Ivoire

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014

V. Strelets

Russia

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014
Chairman: 2012
Vice-Chairman: 2011

Y. Ito

Japan

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014
Chairman: 2015

D. Q. Hoan

Vietnam

Elected to the RRB: 2018

L. Jeanty

The Netherlands

Elected to the RRB: 2014, 2018
Chairman: 2016, 2019
Vice-Chairman: 2015

Radio Regulations Board 2010-2014

A. Magenta

Italy

Elected to the RRB: 2010; 2014

A. R. Ebadi

Malaysia

Elected to the RRB: 2006, 2010
Vice-Chairman: 2008

B. Nurmatov

Kyrgyz Republic

Elected to the RRB: 2006

J.N. Zoller

United States

Elected to the RRB: 2006, 2010
Chairman: 2008, 2011
Vice-Chairman: 2007

M. Bessi

Morocco

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014
Chairman: 2018
Vice-Chairman: 2017

M. Zilinskas

Lithuania

Elected to the RRB: 2006
Chairman: 2010
Vice-Chairman: 2009

P.K. Garg

India

Elected to the RRB: 2006, 2010
Chairman: 2013
Vice-Chairman: 2012

R.L. Terán

Argentina

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014

S. Kibe

Kenya

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014
Chairman: 2014
Vice-Chairman: 2013

S. Koffi

Côte d’Ivoire

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014

V. Strelets

Russia

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014
Chairman: 2012
Vice-Chairman: 2011

Y. Ito

Japan

Elected to the RRB: 2010, 2014
Chairman: 2015

Radio Regulations Board 2006-2010

A. R. Ebadi

Malaysia

Elected to the RRB: 2006, 2010
Vice-Chairman: 2008

A. Zourmba

Cameroon

Elected to the RRB: 2002
Chairman: 2007

B. Nurmatov

Kyrgyz Republic

Elected to the RRB: 2006

H. Lebbadi

Morocco

Elected to the RRB: 2002, 2006
Vice-Chairman: 2010

J.N. Zoller

United States

Elected to the RRB: 2006, 2010
Chairman: 2008, 2011
Vice-Chairman: 2007

M. Limodin

France

Elected to the RRB: 2006

M. Zilinskas

Lithuania

Elected to the RRB: 2006
Chairman: 2010
Vice-Chairman: 2009

P.K. Garg

India

Elected to the RRB: 2006, 2010
Chairman: 2013
Vice-Chairman: 2012

R.W. Jones

Malaysia

Elected to the RRB: 2006, 2010
Vice-Chairman: 2008

S. Taylor

Nigeria

Elected to the RRB: 2002, 2006
Chairman: 2005
Vice-Chairman: 2004

S.A. Malik

Pakistan

Elected to the RRB: 2006

W. Moron

Poland

Elected to the RRB: 2002, 2006

Radio Regulations Board 2002-2006

A. Zourmba

Cameroon

Elected to the RRB: 2002
Chairman: 2007

A.A. Bajwa

Pakistan

Elected to the RRB: 2001

C. Merchan Escalante

Mexico

Elected to the RRB: 1998, 2002
Vice-Chairman: 2006

G. Kovacs

Hungary

Elected to the RRB: 1998, 2002

H. Lebbadi

Morocco

Elected to the RRB: 2002, 2006
Vice-Chairman: 2010

J.R. Carroll

United States

Elected to the RRB: 1998, 2002
Chairman: 2002
Vice-Chairman: 2001

K.S. Lee

Korea

Elected to the RRB: 2002

M.R. Simic

Serbia

Elected to the RRB: 2002
Chairman: 2004
Vice-Chairman: 2003

P. Aboudarham

France

Elected to the RRB: 1998, 2002
Chairman: 2001, 2006
Vice-Chairman: 2000, 2005

R. Agarwal 

India

Elected to the RRB: 1998, 2002
Chairman: 2000, 2003
Vice-Chairman: 1999

S. Taylor

Nigeria

Elected to the RRB: 2002, 2006
Chairman: 2005
Vice-Chairman: 2004

W. Moron

Poland

Elected to the RRB: 2002, 2006

Radio Regulations Board 1998-2002

A. Toumi

Morocco

Elected to the RRB: 1998

C. Merchan Escalante

Mexico

Elected to the RRB: 1998, 2002
Vice-Chairman: 2006

G. Kovacs

Hungary

Elected to the RRB: 1998, 2002

H. Railton

New Zealand

Elected to the RRB: 1998

J. Tandoh

Ghana

Elected to the RRB: 1998

J.R. Carroll

United States

Elected to the RRB: 1998, 2002
Chairman: 2002
Vice-Chairman: 2001

K.J.B. Yao

Côte d’Ivoire

Elected to the RRB: 1994, 1998
Chairman: 1999
Vice-Chairman: 1998

M. Javed

Pakistan

Elected to the RRB: 1998

P. Aboudarham

France

Elected to the RRB: 1998, 2002
Chairman: 2001, 2006
Vice-Chairman: 2000, 2005

R. Agarwal 

India

Elected to the RRB: 1998, 2002
Chairman: 2000, 2003
Vice-Chairman: 1999

R.G. Struzak

Poland

Elected to the RRB: 1994, 1998
Vice-Chairman: 2002

V. Timofeev

Russia

Elected to the RRB: 1994, 1998
Chairman: 1998
Vice-Chairman: 1997

Radio Regulations Board 1994-1998

G.L. Mutti

Zambia

Elected to the RRB: 1994

H. Kieffer

Switzerland

Elected to the RRB: 1994
Chairman: 1996
Vice-Chairman: 1995

J.C.F. Albernaz

Brazil

Elected to the RRB: 1994

K.J.B. Yao

Côte d’Ivoire

Elected to the RRB: 1994, 1998
Chairman: 1999
Vice-Chairman: 1998

M. Miura

Japan

Elected to the RRB: 1994
Chairman: 1995

R.G. Struzak

Poland

Elected to the RRB: 1994, 1998
Vice-Chairman: 2002

S. Zhu

China

Elected to the RRB: 1994
Chairman: 1994

T. Boe

Norway

Elected to the RRB: 1994

V. Timofeev

Russia

Elected to the RRB: 1994, 1998
Chairman: 1998
Vice-Chairman: 1997

Reflections from the Chairpersons

This week marks a milestone in our history and a celebration of global cooperation. The RRB remains committed to fairness, transparency, and technical excellence—ensuring the radio spectrum serves all nations equitably and drives innovation.

Mr. Agostinho Linhares De Souza
Chair: 2025 – Vice-Chair: 2024

After 40 years in telecom, I’m proud of the work we’ve done at the ITU RRB—especially this past year as Chair. Tackling satellite harmful interference, including the alarming increase in interference cases affecting safety services receivers in the radionavigation-satellite service (RNSS), the delicate issue of unauthorized transmitting earth stations, supporting Member States to identify viable frequencies in the Appendix 30 and 30A Plans (Resolution 559 (WRC-19)), enhancing equitable access to the frequency bands subject to RR Appendix 30B (Resolution 170 (Rev.WRC-23)), drawing up rules for frequency assignments to stations situated on disputed territories and adapting rules to a fast-changing space industry. It’s been a journey of grit, teamwork, and purpose.

Mr. Yvon Henri
Chair: 2024 – Vice-Chair: 2023

The RRB provided crucial inputs and rulings that directly influenced several key decisions and resolutions at WRC-23, particularly regarding satellite systems and the rational use of orbital and spectrum resources. WRC-2023 ratified the RRB recommendation that allowed 41 countries to acquire new and usable orbital resources for satellite broadcasting.

Mr. Elsayed Azzouz
Chair: 2023 – Vice-Chair: 2021, 2022

As Chair of the RRB ahead of the 2022 @ITUPP, I was proud to see the Board uphold its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and international cooperation—advancing ITU’s mission in a rapidly evolving spectrum landscape. Today, the Board continues to play a vital role in ensuring fair, interference-free access to spectrum and satellite orbits, despite the growing complexity of regulatory challenges.

Mr. Tariq Alamri
Chair: 2022

Since joining the RRB in 2019 and chairing in 2020, it’s been a journey of resilience and teamwork. We adapted to the pandemic constraints, faced new and complex issues and made landmark decisions and recommendations that were endorsed by the Conference. Particularly proud we helped 45 administrations—mostly in Africa—restore access to BSS spectrum after WRC-19, paving the way for 41 to secure new assignments at #ITUWRC.

Ms. Chantal Beaumier
Chair: 2020 – Vice-Chair: 2019

The work in the RRB during and after a WRC is complex and the successful outcome is based on the excellent cooperation between the Board members.
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