Our governance

The main decision-making and management bodies at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).


MMO Board

All our board members are non-executives, and have relevant experience to support marine management and the sustainable development of our seas.

Our board is the highest decision-making body at MMO.

Board meetings

The board aims to meet every 1 to 2 months.

Earlier meeting minutes are available from The National Archives.

Board members

The non-executive board is led by Hilary Florek, the chair. The other board members are:

Board member expenses

Board expenses summary 2014 to 2015 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 102 KB) January to March 2014 (inclusive) (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 95 KB) October to December 2013 (inclusive) (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 93 KB)

Board member register of interests

MMO board register of interests (PDF, 71.4 KB, 5 pages)

Executive team

The executive team is responsible for the day to day management of MMO and is led by Michelle Willis, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The other members of the executive team are:

  • Paul Errington
  • Peter Clark
  • Trudi Wakelin
  • Jenny Stewart
  • Stephanie Campbell