Adrian Kinderis

Chief Executive Officer

  • A member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO)
  • A thought leader in the Domain Name Industry
  • Extensive marketing experience

Adrian Kinderis is the founder and CEO of the AusRegistry Group of companies including AusRegistry Pty Ltd and AusRegistry International Pty Ltd.

AusRegistry is the Registry Operator and wholesale domain name provider for the .au ccTLD. AusRegistry International Pty Ltd is the sales and consultancy arm designed to bring the skills, technology and experience gained from the .au ccTLD to a global audience.

Adrian is a veteran of the internet community who, on the basis of his wide range of experience in both Registrar and Registry Operator roles, was elected by the Registrar Constituency to the GNSO Council for ICANN. In this role he has, amongst other bodies of work, contributed to the document 'Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains Document (11 September 2007)' which was recently ratified by the ICANN board and forms the major component to the next phase of development for the internet.

Adrian is an in demand speaker, regularly presenting key note addresses at industry conferences on topics as diverse as: Registry Operations, Registry Best Practice, Domain Name Management, Registry-Registrar models and Marketing TLDs. He is also a seasoned campaigner of the ICANN trail, having attended over 28 ICANN meetings over the past ten years.

As a true entrepreneur, Adrian has a passion for business development that has seen the AusRegistry group of companies grow rapidly, and is committed to establishing AusRegistry International as the Registry Operator of choice for new generic TLDs as the internet continues to develop.

Adrian lives in Melbourne, Australia with his wife Jennifer and has passion for fast cars, and is a tireless supporter of his beloved Australian Rules Football club, the North Melbourne Kangaroos.

Simon Delzoppo

Managing Director

  • Participation in the Domain Name Industry since 2000
  • Leadership in business and industry liaison
  • Member of the auDA Technical Committee

Simon Delzoppo is Managing Director of AusRegistry International. Having co-founded the AusRegistry Group in 2000, an ICANN accredited Registrar and web-hosting company, Simon was instrumental in the inception of AusRegistry Pty Ltd.

Under Simon's direction, AusRegistry International has developed world leading technology, enhanced security features and forged strategic partnerships with leading Australian and international businesses. Simon has a wealth of senior management, project management and human resources experience with SME and large enterprise. Simon is an active member of the .au Domain Administration's (auDA) Technical Committee and Names Panel Committee and a regular contributor to auDA policy reviews. Simon previously managed corporate telecommunications and security electronics companies where he developed skills in all facets of business including accounting, budgeting, sales, strategic planning, administration and human resources.

Raymond Zylstra

International Operations Manager

  • Consults with ccTLD and gTLD Operators, Regulators and Administrators
  • Extensive experience in Operations
  • Intimate knowledge of the Domain Name Industry

Raymond Zylstra is the International Operations Manager for AusRegistry International. His passion for the implementation of Registry Best Practice has seen him consult with numerous ccTLD Operators, Regulators and Administrators.

Raymond has been instrumental in the implementation of new policies and procedures at for the AusRegistry Group,resulting in better Quality Assurance systems and higher levels of customer satisfaction. His hands-on approach has gained him the respect of his staff and ensures senior management involvement in daily projects.

Raymond is experienced in budget preparation and financial reporting, preparing and presenting staff training programs, organisation of major events and management of large staff numbers.

Prior to working for ARI, Raymond had over ten years previous experience in managing operations for one of Australia's leading entertainment and hospitality venues. His hard work and dedication saw him rise through the ranks and gain valuable experience in people management and relations, human resources, training, organisational management, change management and the provision of award winning customer service.

Raymond's recent work for ARI has seen him manage the deployment of the new Registry System in the UAE, development of Policy for the Registry Operator and advice and assistance in the implementation of the newly established organisation that will oversee the ongoing management of the .ae Domain Name.

Raymond's focus on providing a strong foundation on which to base operations, intimate knowledge of the Domain Name Industry, and focus on the experience of end users is reflective of his passion and dedication to his role.

Chris Wright

Chief Technology Officer

  • Participation in the Domain Name Industry since 2001
  • Working with the IETF to help finalise the technical implementation of IDNs
  • Designed, configured and managed the construction of the current AusRegistry International EPP Registry System
  • Vast experience with Registry and open source software development
  • Consulted and given many presentations to various Australian government departments and international forums on Domain Name Registry principles and Domain Name Registry management

Chris Wright designed, configured and managed the construction of the current AusRegistry International EPP Registry System on an open source Linux platform, which was one of the first Domain Name Registry Systems in the world to feature "real time" dynamic DNS updates. He is charged with the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Registry and its associated DNS and WhoIs services.

Chris has vast experience with Registry and open source software development. Prior to becoming the .au Registry operator, AusRegistry was a well-established ICANN accredited Domain Name Registrar for whom Chris designed and managed the infrastructure, Registry-Registrar interface systems and Registration System.

Chris has consulted and given many presentations to various Australian government departments and international forums on Domain Name Registry principles and Domain Name Registry management. Chris has studied Computer Science and has extensive experience as a systems engineer and software architect. Chris's recent work for AusRegistry International has seen him design and deploy the new Domain Name Registry System for the United Arab Emirates.

Tony Kirsch

Senior Manager - International Business Development

  • Responsible for the development of the AusRegistry International new gTLD programs globally
  • Responsible for internal management of the Business Development Team
  • Wide range of experience in IT and Telecommunications industries

Tony Kirsch has worked with AusRegistry International for a number of years and was instrumental in the delivery and management of the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Registry for the Australian Government Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator. After a short time away from the business working with some of Australia's largest Telecommunications organisations, Tony has recommenced his working life with AusRegistry International and in addition to being the Senior Manager of the Business Development team, is responsible for developing new gTLD product and consulting services relating to ICANN's recently announced program for new gTLD applications.

In his role, Tony is responsible for building strategic opportunities with other domain name industry participants, entrepreneurs, local and federal governments and global corporations who may be seeking to obtain their own Top Level Domain (TLD).

Tony holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University and a MBA from Deakin University.

Jon Lawrence

Business Development Consultant

  • Over 10 years of Domain Name industry experience
  • Responsible for developing relationships with ccTLD operators

Jon Lawrence has extensive experience in the Domain Name Industry, that began with his first role in the industry processing .com.au Domain Name applications at what was then Internet Names Australia in 1999. Jon has since worked with a number of Domain Registrars across the retail, corporate and wholesale sectors in Australia, US, UK and Denmark.

Now back home in Melbourne, Jon brings his extensive Product Management, Business Development and Account Management experience and his detailed industry knowledge and is a welcome addition to the AusRegistry International team.

Jon is focused on developing relationships with country code (ccTLD) Registry Operators around the world to build on the successes that AusRegistry International has already enjoyed in this market.

Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the Open University (UK).

Maggie Whitnall

Business Development Consultant

  • Participation in the Domain Name Industry since 2002
  • Consults frequently on Policy related issues, Domain Name Registry implementations and Registrar performance
  • Works with clients to achieve an open line of communication concerning the running of their Domain Name Registry Systems, from a technical and administrative perspective

Maggie Whitnall has developed and implemented procedures to facilitate the accurate communication of Registry information to AusRegistry International clients, Registrars, industry stakeholders, and the public. Maggie consults frequently on policy related issues, Domain Name Registry implementations and Registrar performance. Maggie also organises educational and Registrar seminars. Maggie works actively with AusRegistry International clients, in a training and consultancy capacity, to achieve an open line of communication concerning the running of their Domain Name Registry Systems, both on a technical and administrative level. In addition, Maggie assists with the presentation and implementation of AusRegistry International marketing initiatives.

Shireen Bangah

Business Development Consultant

  • Responsible for identifying and building relationships for the new gTLD program
  • Responsible for developing the corporate gTLD range of products and services

Shireen Bangah has over 10 years sales and project management experience in the IT industry. She has worked with several Fortune 500 companies across the UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific providing complex financial end to end solutions for large banks and insurance companies. Her ability to build long term relationships and problem solve has earned her the trust of customers and she brings a wide range of dynamic skills to AusRegistry International.

Prior to joining AusRegistry International, Shireen has spent substantial time developing various licensing and investment models for software acquisitions as well as being responsible for off-site system implementation with teams comprising over 50 people and projects spanning over 2 years. Her experience in facilitating this vital transition from inception to implementation is an asset to AusRegistry International.s customers.

Shireen holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Central England, UK.

Chris Shaw

Registrar Liaison

  • Over 5 years of account management and marketing experience in IT Services
  • Responsible for the management of Registrar relationships

Chris Shaw has considerable account management and marketing experience in the IT Services industry and prior to joining AusRegistry International held various marketing roles across a wide range of industries in some of Australia's largest organisations in the IT, Energy and Finance sectors.

In his role at AusRegistry International, Chris is actively involved in the dissemination of communications to a range of key stakeholders including Registrars, industry participants and media outlets. His core focus is to facilitate smooth and reliable relationships with Registrars, whilst assisting them to deliver equal rates of success to their clients via his management of service standards and reporting mechanisms.

Chris is also responsible for marketing initiatives in the .au domain industry and generally working with Registrars to ensure the ongoing health and growth of the .au industry. Additionally, Chris manages the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Registry account for AusRegistry International which is a key software platform for the Australian Federal Government.s Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Business from Swinburne University.

To enquire about becoming a Registrar please click here info@ausregistry.com

Axia Jarnblad

Marketing Assistant

  • Responsible for assisting the Business Development Team with creation and implementation of marketing strategies
  • Works to increase brand awareness through ongoing management of collateral and website information

Originally from Sweden, Axia has travelled extensively and has worked in various roles across a wide range of industries around the world. Involved initially in varying areas of the telecommunications industry in Sweden, Axia has more recently gone on to be involved with one of Australia's premier entertainment venues.

Axia's wide ranging role as Marketing Assistant involves finding new and innovative methods to promote the company as well as assisting the Business Development Team in their day to day activities. Additionally, Axia is responsible for the ongoing management of the AusRegistry International website and associated content.

Her passion for marketing and international cultural diversity places her as the ideal person to support the AusRegistry International team to deliver Registry Services to our clients globally.

Axia holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University