ICC International Court Of Arbitration Reappoints Claudia Salomon As President
She was earlier assigned the role in 2021, becoming the first woman President in the court’s 100-year history
By: : Linda John
Update: 2024-07-02 13:30 GMT
ICC International Court Of Arbitration Reappoints Claudia Salomon As President
She was earlier assigned the role in 2021, becoming the first woman President in the court’s 100-year history
Claudia Salomon has been reappointed as President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration by the ICC’s World Council, for a second three-year term.
In her new term, Salomon will launch a new hearing center at the court’s Paris headquarters, keeping the French connection that has defined the ICC since its foundation. It will evolve that balance by strengthening engagement in Africa and exploring expansion opportunities in Asia, mainland China and India.
Salomon’s initiatives had a global impact during her first term. She emphasized international outreach and visited 50 cities in 35 countries across six continents, including Africa.
She has been committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in arbitration. This includes strengthening the court’s LGBTQ network, increasing the geographic, gender and generational diversity of the court’s membership, and launching a Task Force on Disability Inclusion in International Arbitration.
The ICC was made to commit procedural reforms, including expediting arbitrations for small businesses, a new digital case management platform and a stronger relationship with corporate clients. In 2023, she held a year-long program of events celebrating the ICC’s centenary.