Full Disclosure:

I've previously stood for election back in 2003 - my election statement is still archived online at :

http://www.nominet.org.uk/digitalAssets/28558_2003_Board_elections.pdf
 
My primary reasons for standing haven't changed.  However, an extra 5 years of experience has allowed me to develop a more strategic role within aql, which I feel is more commensurate with the requirements of a Nominet board member.
 
My original statement highlighted my telecoms experience, which I believe is now highly relevant following Nominet's success in gaining the responsibility of operating the ENUM tier-1 registry.  I want to be involved in building on that success.
 
In what is approaching 10 years of trading, I've never been involved in any legal actions involving domain names as respondent or otherwise, nor are there any ongoing investigations of any nature relating to either myself or any of my companies.
 
To clarify my standpoint further:
 
1) I'm opposed to any mechanism which effects a distribution of profit or surplus directly to members. Any other viewpoint can only have the short-term in mind, which ultimately, is not in the interests of stakeholders.

2) I believe that the appointment of independent directors with the necessary complimentary and required skills can only benefit Nominet. I support the adoption of resolution 6.  If Nominet need to appoint expertise, they should be empowered to do so.