DAMA-I Elections Town Hall, Session 2: Meet the Chapter Director Candidates

The second DAMA-I Elections Town Hall of the 2026 Board Election took place on 20 October 2026. The session gave Member Chapter representatives the chance to hear directly from the Chapter Director candidates and to ask questions before voting opens.

If you could not attend live, you can watch the full recording above or on DAMA International’s YouTube channel.

Meet the Chapter Director Candidates

Eugene Desyatnik, candidate for Chapter Director, is a data and solutions architect, CDMP and Six Sigma Green Belt with 26 years of experience designing analytical and transactional database systems and supporting data governance initiatives. He is based in Philadelphia, where he is the current president of his DAMA chapter.

Ron Legere, candidate for Chapter Director, is an information management professional with experience across the gas, railway, retail, government, banking, airline and telecommunications sectors. He has served as a DAMA chapter president, past president and treasurer for more than 10 years, and brings long board experience from outside DAMA as well.

Natalia Roślik, candidate for Chapter Director, is serving her second term as Vice President of the DAMA Poland Chapter. She is a Data Governance leader with more than 10 years of experience leading global transformation programs, comes from a Big Four consulting background, and lectures at a leading Polish business university.

Antonino (Nino) Letteriello, candidate for Chapter Director, is President of DAMA Italy, which he co-founded in 2018, and was the first DAMA Coordinator for the EMEA area. He is the first Italian to earn the CDMP Master certification and received the 2020 DAMA International Excellence Award.

Read each candidate’s full bio and platform statement on their profile pages: Eugene Desyatnik, Ron Legere, Natalia Roślik and Antonino (Nino) Letteriello.

Why the DAMA-I Elections Town Hall Matters

The Town Hall sessions are part of an open and transparent election process. They let Member Chapters compare candidates, understand their priorities, and make an informed choice for the 2027 to 2029 term.

Next Steps for Member Chapters

Each eligible Member Chapter will receive a ballot invitation by email when voting opens. Chapters vote for two of the four Chapter Director candidates, and the vote should record the decision of the chapter’s Board of Directors. Review the Ballot Instructions for step-by-step guidance, and visit the Candidate Profiles page to see all 2026 nominees, including the IPM candidates for President and Director at Large.