Tucows has announced the election of eight directors to its Board, following its Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2025. The update includes new and returning faces with backgrounds in investment, behavioral science, data analytics, and entrepreneurship. The move signals a shift in focus and leadership alignment as Tucows enters a new chapter of growth across its expanding internet infrastructure and SaaS businesses.
New Blood, Proven Minds
The new board line-up reflects a cross-section of international expertise. Several of the incoming members have built careers shaping financial markets, launching software ventures, and mentoring global startups.
Marlene Carl, CFO of Germany’s CHAPTERS Group AG, joins the board with a track record in long-horizon business models, particularly in digital infrastructure and fiber network projects. Her background includes large-scale investment oversight and infrastructure strategy.
Joining her is Lee Matheson, a seasoned investor and co-founder of Broadview Capital Management. He now serves as a Partner at EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. Matheson’s background covers technology, finance, and board leadership in high-growth public companies.
Laurenz Malte Nienaber also enters the mix, bringing experience as a founder and managing director of LMN Capital GmbH in Munich. Known for his work in investment strategy and governance, Nienaber has spent years developing frameworks that support technology growth and operational performance.
Leadership from Inside and Outside the Boardroom
Tucows CEO Elliot Noss has been re-elected and continues to lead the company as President and Chief Executive Officer. With more than two decades at the helm, Noss is closely tied to the company’s development across domains, wireless, and backend software platforms such as Ting and Wavelo.
The board now also includes Dr. Sandra Matz, a professor at Columbia Business School and Director of the Center for Advanced Technology and Human Performance. Dr. Matz is best known for her research on psychological traits and how they shape behavior in business and consumer markets. Her work blends psychology, machine learning, and real-world impact.
Allen Taylor brings financial operations depth as President of GTD Partners and former CFO of Trisura Group. His previous work with Brookfield Asset Management included major restructuring and capital initiatives in private equity and infrastructure.
Also joining is Jeffrey Tory, Chair and Portfolio Manager at Pembroke Management Ltd. Tory brings four decades of experience investing in North American growth equities, and currently teaches corporate finance as an adjunct professor at McGill University.
Stephan Uhrenbacher rounds out the board as a serial entrepreneur and sustainability advocate. He’s known for his involvement in European tech ventures like Qype and 9flats.com and his work with Sustainable Aero Lab, which supports innovation in clean aviation.
Strong Shareholder Support for New Slate
Voting results at the shareholder meeting confirmed wide support for all director nominees. Sandra Matz received 94.2% of the vote. Stephan Uhrenbacher received 94.47%. Elliot Noss, already deeply familiar to shareholders, received 86.18%.
Deloitte LLP was also reappointed as the company’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, with nearly unanimous support.
Strategic Depth Meets Operational Drive
This board isn’t built to coast. Each appointment brings functional expertise aligned with Tucows’ current business lines—domain registration, internet service, and backend telecom software. But it’s the combination of experience that stands out: from data-driven consumer research to fiber network investment to capital allocation.
The board refresh positions Tucows to keep pace with a changing digital landscape, not just with vision but with technical fluency and market-savvy decision-making.
Tucows is betting that a mix of financial acumen, tech experience, and academic rigor will help guide it through a period of continued transformation. With a new board in place, the company appears ready to double down on long-term growth strategies while tightening its grip on market leadership in domains and internet infrastructure.
Each new board member brings a different lens, but together they reflect a shared focus: building value through clear thinking, thoughtful leadership, and an eye on what’s next.
