LONDON:  The World Wide Web Foundation today announced that it has elected two world-leading innovators to serve on its Board of Directors.

Sam Pitroda, an internationally respected development thinker, policy maker, telecom inventor and entrepreneur, and Alex Johnston, a leading communications expert, will join other board directors in shaping the strategic direction of the World Wide Web Foundation as it seeks to achieve its mission: establishing the open Web as a global public good and a basic right.

Established by the inventor of the Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the World Wide Web Foundation pursues its mission based upon three key pillars: affordable access to the Web, online rights and participation.

In each of these areas, the Foundation combines robust original research with powerful advocacy and coalition building initiatives to deliver sustainable change.

Pitroda and Johnston join a diverse international board, which works under the Chairmanship of Rick Haythornthwaite, and includes prominent individuals from the technology, philanthropy, academic and business sectors. All members of the Web Foundation’s Board of Directors serve on a pro bono basis and do not accept remuneration for their services.

Welcoming the election of the two new board members, Anne Jellema, Chief Executive Officer of the World Wide Web Foundation said: ”We are delighted that Sam and Alex have been elected to join our Board of Directors. Their broad international experience and deep sector expertise will prove invaluable as we pursue our mission of building an open, free and universal Web to enhance the human rights of all.”

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