Mochu Natalia
Main achievement
Regional office for CIS International Telecommunication Union
About
Natalia Mochu is a remarkable professional from the Republic of Moldova, internationally recognized in the field of telecommunications and information technologies. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as a Master's degree in Information Technology, obtained from the State University of Moldova. Her career began in 2002 at the Ministry of Information Development of the Republic of Moldova, where she worked as a specialist, laying the foundation for an upward trajectory in international cooperation and digital development. Since February 2020, Natalia Mochu has held the position of ITU Regional Director for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region, based in Moscow, representing the organization in nine countries. Previously, between 2018 and 2020, she was Senior Manager for Global Stakeholder Engagement for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at ICANN, and from 2012 to 2018, she led as Deputy Head of Laboratory at the Radio Research and Development Institute (NIIR) in Moscow. Between 2006 and 2012, she held the position of Deputy General Director at the Executive Committee of the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications (RCC), actively contributing to high-level ITU conferences, including Plenipotentiary Conferences, and to bodies such as the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations. Her portfolio at the ITU focuses on digital infrastructure development, innovation promotion, cybersecurity, smart cities, digital inclusion, and accessibility in the CIS region, where she supports initiatives to bridge the gaps between urban and rural areas, as well as gender equity in internet access. Natalia Mochu has highlighted meritorious activities of countries in the region, such as Azerbaijan within the ITU, and participates in global forums like GSMA M360 Eurasia. Although detailed information about her personal life is not publicly available, her professional dedication illustrates a model of excellence for women in Moldova in the international telecommunications arena.
