Digital Economy and Regulatory Modernization Committee

IIC MENA Chapter – The Digital Economy and Regulatory Modernization (DERM) Committee

The Digital Economy and Regulatory Modernization Committee (DERM) aims to be a platform for regulators, industry, and consultants to discuss policy matters linked to the digitalization of the society and to the modernization of the regulatory tools.

The Committee helps institutions and policymakers create effective policies and regulatory frameworks for the digital economy through discussions, workshops, and white papers. The Committee focuses on promoting sustainable competition, protecting consumer interests, and encouraging innovation within the digital economy.

Chair of the DERM Committee:
Francesco Paolo DI GREGORIO, Director Policy and Advocacy, Ooredoo Qatar

The DERM Committee members are:
Alexandre SEROT, Head of Regulatory, Vodafone Qatar
Bo ANDERSSON, Senior Economist, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Bahrain
Dikmen EDGU, Partner, Axon Partners Group, Saudi
Fraser GRAHAM, Director Public Affairs, Ooredoo Group, Qatar
James BELLIS, Director Telecommunications Practice, Frontier Economics, UK
Johann ADJOVI, Partner, Analysys Mason, Dubai
Jorge MARTINEZ MORANDO, Partner, Axon Partners Group, Spain
Kevin WERRY, Director, Werry Consulting, UK
Michele BELLAVITE, Tariff and Costing Section Head, Communications Regulatory Authority, Qatar
Mohamed ABBES, Senior Director Regulatory Affairs, Ooredoo Tunisia
Pascal DUTRU, Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Qatar
Wafic NACCASH, Government Affairs Lead, Microsoft, Qatar

For further information on the Committee, its purpose and its way of functioning or how to get involved please contact Emily at e.brooks@iicom.org