List of Candidates for APTLD Election 2026

A total of 6 valid nominations were received during the 2026 Board Election nomination period. The candidates (in alphabetical order by ccTLD) are:
(.AU) Sharon Copeland-Smith
(.BH) Sami Mohamed Ali
(.HK) Wilson Wong
(.IN) Rajiv Kumar
(.JP) Yuri Takamatsu
(.VN) Thai Huu Ly
Candidate bios and statements are available in the attachment.

Four incumbent Board members will complete their terms at the APTLD 2026 Annual General Meeting (4 February 2026), listed alphabetically by ccTLD):
(.BH) Mr. Sami Mohamed
(.JP) Ms. Yuri Takamatsu
(.NZ) Ms. Isobel Egerton
(.VN) Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy

As there are more than four nominees, eligible APTLD members will vote between 2 -12 January 2026.