Michael joined the Marine Management Organisation in March 2011 as a Principal Specialist in the Evidence Team, and has held positions as Head of Marine Conservation, Head of Compliance and Control, Acting Director of Operations, and more recently Head of Marine Protection and Operations Services. Michael is a qualified marine scientist and has worked for over 30 years in multi-disciplinary teams for UK public bodies responsible for protecting and managing our seas. These include positions held in the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Natural England. Michael has significant experience in leading marine teams to deliver evidence-based decisions against a broad set of complex business functions.