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London And Poole

The mission of the MSC is to use their ecolabel and fishery certification program to contribute to the health of the world’s oceans by recognising and rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis. MSC works at the cutting edge of fisheries sustainability and seeks to facilitate not just valuable sustainable fisheries and conservation gains, but also societal… Show more The mission of the MSC is to use their ecolabel and fishery certification program to contribute to the health of the world’s oceans by recognising and rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis. MSC works at the cutting edge of fisheries sustainability and seeks to facilitate not just valuable sustainable fisheries and conservation gains, but also societal change by working with business and industry.This role is responsible for engaging with NGOs, primarily environmental, to support a global movement towards sustainable fisheries. The role has four main aims: to ensure technical queries relating to fisheries certification are responded to; to engage and build relationships with key NGOs in the sustainable fisheries and markets development fields; to look for opportunities for partnerships and tangible joint projects to support the conservation aims of MSC and partner organisations; to build a strategic approach to engagement that achieves a global movement for change.A major element of the role is to overlap the aims and priorities of organisations with the MSC's aims and theory of change. msc.org Show less

South Coast, Uk

A Marine Management Organisation (MMO) appointee on the SIFCA which is a DEFRA family regulating authority. Appointed for specialism in marine conservation and fisheries management. Member of the SIFCA Board, Technical Advisory Committee and Bylaws Working Group. The SIFCA "champions and manages a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries… Show more A Marine Management Organisation (MMO) appointee on the SIFCA which is a DEFRA family regulating authority. Appointed for specialism in marine conservation and fisheries management. Member of the SIFCA Board, Technical Advisory Committee and Bylaws Working Group. The SIFCA "champions and manages a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry." The Authority does this by: collecting and researching evidence; ensuring compliance through defining bylaws and conducting inspections or other enforcement; and engaging stakeholders. Show less

Chester, England, United Kingdom

Housing over 21,000 animals on 128 acres and with sizeable local and international conservation and education programmes, Chester Zoo is one of the world’s premier zoos fighting wildlife extinction and restoring landscapes. With over a 1,000 staff and volunteers and 2 million visitors this is a large operation. Board trustees determine the strategic direction and policies of the North of England Zoological Society which runs the Zoo and conservation programme.… Show more Housing over 21,000 animals on 128 acres and with sizeable local and international conservation and education programmes, Chester Zoo is one of the world’s premier zoos fighting wildlife extinction and restoring landscapes. With over a 1,000 staff and volunteers and 2 million visitors this is a large operation. Board trustees determine the strategic direction and policies of the North of England Zoological Society which runs the Zoo and conservation programme. https://www.chesterzoo.org/corporate-information/governance/ Show less

New York, United States

Director of The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), a New York based NGO with 5,000 staff in 60 countries and a turnover of more than $320 million annually.Selected Achievements- Formulated a new vision and strategy for WCS that resulted in $20 million grants, a newfound clarity of purpose and improved delivery.- Oversaw the implementation of a community led fisheries programme that resulted in the protection and restoration of ecosystems, improved nutrition and… Show more Director of The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), a New York based NGO with 5,000 staff in 60 countries and a turnover of more than $320 million annually.Selected Achievements- Formulated a new vision and strategy for WCS that resulted in $20 million grants, a newfound clarity of purpose and improved delivery.- Oversaw the implementation of a community led fisheries programme that resulted in the protection and restoration of ecosystems, improved nutrition and livelihoods in disadvantaged coastal areas, increased living standards and health, with resulting increased support for conservation.- Devised a new concept (30x30 Ocean Accelerator) to establish and manage Marine Protected Areas and ocean protection that directly resulted in $7 million worth of donations and the potential for leverage to another $60 million in the following 3 years.- Working with the organisation’s global corporate donor assisted them to devise a new funding strategy resulting in an increase in funding of $25 million, up from $3 million previously. Show less

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Chair of the Dorset Local Nature Partnership (LNP) since its inception for 8 years until 2020, then a board member for one year. The LNP was established by central government with 4 purposes: to provide leadership for those working to protect and enhance the environment in Dorset; to advocate the good management of Dorset’s natural environment for its own sake and the many benefits it offers; to articulate the importance of Dorset’s natural environment to economic and social wellbeing in a… Show more Chair of the Dorset Local Nature Partnership (LNP) since its inception for 8 years until 2020, then a board member for one year. The LNP was established by central government with 4 purposes: to provide leadership for those working to protect and enhance the environment in Dorset; to advocate the good management of Dorset’s natural environment for its own sake and the many benefits it offers; to articulate the importance of Dorset’s natural environment to economic and social wellbeing in a manner appropriate to diverse audiences; to ensure that the natural environment is taken into account in policy and decision-making. There were about 200 organisations and individual members of the LNP with a Board of 12 non-executive directors. The Dorset LNP was one of the most successful in the country. Show less

Poole, England, United Kingdom

Non-executive commercial board member of Poole Trust Port – Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC). Appointed in part for my marine environmental background. A regulating authority under an Act of Parliament. Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world, has a busy port with commercial, cruise, ferry and leisure vessels. The whole harbour has a wide range of environmental designations and so PHC needs to balance commercial, leisure and environmental needs.

Dorchester, Dorset, Uk

Leader of 65+ staff and 1,200 active volunteers with a £5 million budget Marine and Terrestrial Conservation NGO Selected Achievements- Increased income to $6 million from $2.7 million by restructuring the organization´s fundraising, conservation and administration teams to become more efficient with a clarity of purpose and vision/goals and linking fundraising to initiatives.- Secured the organisation’s largest single donation and increased retention and memberships by… Show more Leader of 65+ staff and 1,200 active volunteers with a £5 million budget Marine and Terrestrial Conservation NGO Selected Achievements- Increased income to $6 million from $2.7 million by restructuring the organization´s fundraising, conservation and administration teams to become more efficient with a clarity of purpose and vision/goals and linking fundraising to initiatives.- Secured the organisation’s largest single donation and increased retention and memberships by appearing regularly on BBC Radio and Live TV answering questions on a range of wildlife issues.- Facilitated the review and restructuring of governance of the Board of Trustees, and streamlined decision-making to be more supportive of the executive leading to a higher performing organization.- Led as the Chair of the 6 Wildlife Trusts in SW of England, to create economy of scale from collaboration, resulting in gaining control of the main funding source and more efficient membership recruitment. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Director of WWF's ca. $50 million per year international marine programme that comprised programmes in about 50 countries.Selected Achievements- Turned WWF Global Marine Programme into the world´s most influential and successful marine conservation programme at the time by forming a taskforce to create focus and gain support from 50 national programmes.- Put WWF´s cause on the international scene by implementing a media strategy that landed multiple interviews on… Show more Director of WWF's ca. $50 million per year international marine programme that comprised programmes in about 50 countries.Selected Achievements- Turned WWF Global Marine Programme into the world´s most influential and successful marine conservation programme at the time by forming a taskforce to create focus and gain support from 50 national programmes.- Put WWF´s cause on the international scene by implementing a media strategy that landed multiple interviews on international TV such as CNN, BBC TV and Radio, and front pages on printed media such as the International Herald Tribune, Washington Post, The Guardian and Die Welt.- Facilitated together with the Australian Minister of the Environment, the use of a UN forum, UNICPOLOS, to start negotiations for biodiversity protection of the high seas, resulting in an internationally binding agreement – Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction.- Became a trusted partner at the United Nation on agendas for food security, livelihoods, and biodiversity benefits by participating in and leading UN Sessions on sustainable ocean management.- Assisted the move by Walmart and M&S to source Marine Stewardship Council certified seafood products that resulted in previously unsustainable fisheries becoming sustainable. Show less

Stavanger Area, Norway

Senior then Chief Scientist, Environmental Technology. Co-ordinator of the RF Decommissioning Unit (oil and gas). Primarily responsible for business development, multidisciplinary scientific research, communications and advocacy with authorities, industries and external partners, in order to achieve client goals and to market commercial research projects. Management of complex applied research programmes worth several hundred thousand US$. Primary client liaison - in Norwegian (www.iris.no).

Uppsala & Umea, Sweden

Post-doctoral research scientist and lecturer progressing to Associate Professor. Researching the mitigation of fish-farm pollution, and teaching (www.slu.se) fish biology, marine biology, environmental science, environmental technology, fisheries and marine aquaculture. Taught in Swedish, Norwegian and English.

Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden

Luleå University, Sweden, Division of Sanitary Engineering - Lecturer, then Senior Lecturer. Publication and research incorporating aspects of hydrodynamics, pollutant characterisation, water quality management and effluent treatment. Undergraduate lecturing and postgraduate seminars taught in Swedish and English. (www.ltu.se).

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Ph.D. research at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, in aquacultural engineering. Multidisciplinary study of more than 40 biological, water quality and hydrodynamic parameters in a self-built marine recycle system.

Uk

Consultant for the Vincent Wildlife Trust in the UK. Investigation of the environmental factors affecting the decline in the north Norfolk otter population.

Uk

WWF-UK, Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and Vincent Wildlife Trust. Fisheries consultant. Design and field trials of commercial eel fyke-net otter excluders to reduce bycatch. Worked as a commercial fisherman. The excluders I designed and tested are now legal requirements in several countries including the UK and Denmark.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Aquaculture Engineering

Docent / Associate Professor / Reader, Aquaculture

Master'S Degree, Oceanography

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, Hons

Major - marine and environmental science

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