The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today announced the appointment of Jason Fry to the position of Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.

Mr Fry has been a member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration for seven years, representing New Zealand, and will be joining the Secretariat of the Court full time in his new position. He has been a partner at the law firm of Clifford Chance in Paris since 1999.

“International arbitration and ADR (Amicable Dispute Resolution) are the methods of choice for the resolution of international commercial disputes. The opportunity to take a leading role in one of the most prestigious dispute resolution organizations in the world and to be involved in the development and improvement of the international arbitration and ADR services for the benefit of the world’s business community and governments is an exciting new challenge,” Mr Fry said upon accepting the appointment.

Pierre Tercier, Chairman of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, welcomed Mr Fry as an invaluable addition to the Court, given his long and distinguished tenure in international arbitration. ”The Court is very happy with the nomination of Jason Fry as Secretary General. His close links with the Court, his many years as New Zealand’s member of the Court, his great experience in international arbitration where he acquired a solid reputation, and his knowledge of common law, are evidence of the skills he will bring to the development of the Court’s activities in arbitration and other methods of dispute resolution.”

Mr Fry succeeds Anne-Marie Whitesell, who will leave the ICC International Court of Arbitration in July after six years in the position to return to private practice.

Mr Fry will officially assume his duties in October.