Anriette Esterhuysen

A pioneer in using Internet and Communications Technologies to promote social justice and affordable access, Esterhuysen was a leading figure in both South African and global digital rights advocacy. She served as executive director of the Association for Progressive Communications from 2000 until April 2017, then transitioned to the role of Director of Policy and Strategy. In November 2019, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed her to chair the Internet Governance Forum's Multistakeholder Advisory Group.