SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SCOM] — December 11, 2014 — The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced today that Maria Damanaki, former European Union Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will join the organization as Global Managing Director for Oceans.
"Maria will bring great leadership to our global marine team, TNC, and the conservation field overall," said Mark Tercek, President and CEO at The Nature Conservancy. "Our work will greatly benefit from Maria's extensive experience in marine affairs, fisheries and international policy, as well as her strong diplomatic skills and global network."
The Nature Conservancy employs over 4,500 people and works in more than 35 countries around the world. Damanaki will be based out of the London office.
''Joining TNC is a challenge and opportunity for me. Oceans and seas have always been the background of my life, from my birth on a Mediterranean island to my mandate as a European commissioner," said Damanaki. "We can and have to do more for the conservation of what formulates 71% of the planet surface and the deepest memory of earth and human existence. I am looking forward to contributing to the results that a science based approach can deliver.''
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