Ram Mohan is a key figure in the development of the multilingual internet and global domain name infrastructure, and has been deeply involved in Internet governance and technology since the 1990s. A seasoned executive with a strong strategy orientation, Ram works closely with the CEO, board members, and executives to achieve Identity Digital’s long-term vision. Ram served as COO and co-founder at Afilias, acquired by Donuts in 2020, where he launched the .info, .org and .io registries, building the world’s second-largest domain name registry. Ram’s previous positions include Co-Founder of TurnTide (acquired by Symantec 2001) and COO of Infonautics (publicly traded Ed-Tech company).
His board positions include Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) and ICANN (2008-2018). Ram also co-founded ICANN’s Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC). He is an inventor of nineteen U.S. patents in Internet technology, recipient of InfoWorld’s ‘Premier 100 Technology Leaders’ award, a CIO100 honoree, and Guinness World Record holder (2018). In 2025, Ram was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame by the Internet Society for his foundational work in building the multilingual Internet, and making it more safe and secure.
