Joi Ito Joins Tucows’ Board of Directors

Earlier this year popular Valley entrepreneur Joi Ito became CEO of the Creative Commons organization. Today Internet services firm Tucows has announced that Ito has joined their board of directors.

"We are honoured to have one of the most influential leaders in the global Internet community join our Board," said Elliot Noss, President and CEO of Tucows. "Mr. Ito brings to Tucows a unique understanding of the Internet’s impact on business and society. We look forward to his strategic guidance and counsel."

Ito also serves on the board of Technorati and Digital Garage. In addition, Ito is Chairman of Six Apart Japan.

In other Tucows news, last month they launched the Butterscotch Video Network.