I’m a global ocean, climate and sustainability expert with 20+ years of experience, including progressively more strategic and leadership responsibilities. My most recent roles include Director/Trustee at the Marine Conservation Society (the UK's largest marine conservation charity), Senior Strategic Expert in Blue Economy at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Global Director of Impact at Forum for the Future, Director/Trustee at the New Economics Foundation, Head of The Economist's World Ocean Initiative and Practice Lead for Sustainability, Climate Change and Natural Resources at Economist Impact (The Economist Group). I love to work with organisations that build a just, resilient and regenerative future for people and planet.🌏 ValuesI'm driven by the pursuit of progress and empathy for people and planet. Working on understanding and transforming major systems has taught me valuable skills in futures, mindset shifts and building multi-stakeholder collaborations. The most valuable lesson I have learned is the need to unlock the change-making potential of key stakeholders.🌏 Key SkillsMy expertise includes deep knowledge of the ocean, food, climate and nature. I am well-versed in system change, having completed the School of System Change’s Basecamp. I'm an experienced communicator and public speaker, having spoken and/or moderated at major global events such as the World Ocean Summit, UN Ocean Conference, World Water Week, COP and TEDx.Having led global, cross-disciplinary teams, I have a deep understanding of creating inclusive work environments in matrix organisations. As part of senior leadership teams and Boards, I've gained experience in strategic decision-making and advancing organisational goals. An experienced research director, I have a strong track record of fundraising and building high-impact partnerships with public and private-sector organisations.🌏 Major AchievementsI'm proud of having accelerated the growth and impact of the World Ocean Initiative, helping to establish The Sustainability Project (winner of a Webby Award for “Best Writing - Editorial”), serving as project director for the award-winning Food Sustainability Index, and giving a TEDx talk on "How a just & regenerative mindset can help us navigate the polycrisis".My wider engagement on sustainability includes being on the Advisory Committee for the UN Environment Programme’s Global Environment Outlook for Business and a faculty member in the Food & Sustainability Certificate Program of the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability.