GOV UK Announces Appointment of Interim Chair for Marine Management Organisation
London, UK (November 8, 2024) – The United Kingdom’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has appointed Adrian Pledger as the Interim Chair of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Pledger brings extensive experience in environmental management and policy to the role. He previously served as the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, a non-departmental public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England.
In his new position as Interim Chair of the MMO, Pledger will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s transition to a new governance structure, which will see the establishment of a new board of directors. He will also provide strategic guidance and support to the MMO’s executive team.
“I am delighted to have been appointed as the Interim Chair of the Marine Management Organisation,” said Pledger. “The MMO has a vital role to play in managing the UK’s marine environment, and I look forward to working with the team to ensure that we continue to deliver on our mission.”
The appointment of Pledger follows a period of consultation with stakeholders. DEFRA received over 100 applications for the role, which demonstrates the high level of interest in the MMO’s future.
The recruitment process for the permanent Chair of the MMO is ongoing, and it is expected that an appointment will be made early next year.
Additional Information
- The MMO is a non-departmental public body responsible for managing the UK’s marine environment. It was established in 2010 and has its headquarters in Newcastle upon Tyne.
- The MMO’s responsibilities include:
- Regulating marine activities
- Protecting and conserving marine ecosystems
- Promoting sustainable use of marine resources
- The MMO’s new governance structure will see the establishment of a board of directors, which will be responsible for setting the organization’s strategic direction and overseeing its performance.
- Pledger’s appointment as Interim Chair is for a period of six months, or until the permanent Chair is appointed, whichever is sooner.
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