Cause and results driven marine scientist with 30+ years of leadership and strategic planning for NGOs, as well as research and consulting on marine conservation. Led NGO programmes of 500+ staff in 30+ countries for WWF and WCS. Promoted NGOs and their aims on the international scene, such as through CNN, the European Commission, and the United Nations. Expert in engaging with philanthropists, corporates, government ministers and other external stakeholders. Lecturer and researcher in conservation and oceanography at several universities.- Ensured funding for NGO programmes worth $50+ million. - Built WWF´s Global Marine Program to become world leading in its field with a presence in 50 countries.- Increased turnover by 100% for Dorset Wildlife Trust.- Presented and led a discussion in the UN on sustaining fishing yields (UNICPOLOS).- Conceived of, developed, published in a peer review publication, and defended at the UN-FAO, a major policy position for WWF on bycatch reduction. - Promoted organisations through published articles, on CNN, national and international TV, radio, European Commission, international conventions and to high-level government representatives and ministers.
Listed skills include Policy Development And Planning, Communications And Media, Leadership And Management, Conservation And Environmental Science, and 1 others.