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The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new trustees.
Dr Hosein Khajeh-Hosseiny, John Clarke and Professor Lisa Collins will bring a wealth of diverse expertise in research, technology, innovation, and governance, enhancing strategic decision-making and digital transformation capabilities to support NOC’s mission of making sense of our changing ocean.
The three new trustees are joining NOC’s board between January and May this year, as the tenures of existing trustees Dan Hook, Dr Ruth Boumphrey and Dr Sarah McMath come to an end.
Sir Jeremy Darroch, Chairman of Trustees, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are delighted to welcome Hosein, John and Lisa to our board of trustees. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise will be a great contribution to NOC’s ambitious plans in ocean science and innovation.
“We also thank the contributions of our three outgoing trustees, Dan, Ruth and Sarah, who have provided an invaluable contribution to the board during their tenures. We thank them for their efforts in guiding NOC’s strategic direction and ensuring its continued success in marine science leadership.”
Dr John Siddorn, Chief Executive of NOC, added: “The addition of these exceptional individuals to our board strengthens our capabilities as a charitable organisation to address critical challenges in ocean research and to deliver impactful solutions for a sustainable future.”
Hosein became a NOC trustee and Chair of NOC Innovations in January. John Clarke will become a NOC trustee and Deputy Chair of NOC Innovations at the end of April. Professor Lisa Collins will become a trustee of NOC in May.
Dr Hosein Khajeh-Hosseiny
Hosein is the founder and chairman of Trinity Natural Capital Group. He currently also holds several trustee positions including at the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the Royal Society of for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. He brings expertise in U.S. and European venture capital and private equity investing, technology innovation, and social entrepreneurship, while his experience at McKinsey & Company advising global corporations bring strengths in growth, strategic decision-making and governance.
John Clarke
John is an experienced chair, non-executive, and former business technology and innovation executive. His multi-sector career has involved creating new business and operating models to maximise the use of data, disruptive innovation, partnerships and technology.
This includes leading an award-winning AI company and introducing new ways of working and cutting-edge technology in well-known companies. He is chair of Companies House and UKSBS, non-executive at Xoserve and Defence Business Services, and a former non-executive director of Ordnance Survey.
Professor Lisa Collins
Lisa is Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the University of Surrey and is a member of the Defra Science Advisory Council and the Scottish Government’s Environment and Forestry Directorate Research Portfolio Scientific Advisory Board. She was previously a Board member for the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre. She brings extensive leadership experience, expertise in research and innovation, strategic advisory skills, as well as a multidisciplinary approach, public communication skills and involvement in national and international committees.