Dr Dickon Howell

Biography

Dr Dickon Howell joined the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) in 2009. His first role was as Head of Strategic Development and since 2011 he has been Head of Marine Licensing. He took up a new role as Acting Director of Marine Development in September 2014 and took on additional responsibilities as Chief Scientific Advisor in January 2015.

Dickon is an experienced marine scientist who has been integral to the establishment of marine management in England during his time at the MMO. Before working at MMO, he worked in private consultancy following the completion of his doctorate in marine science.