Melanie Siggs
Biography
Melanie Siggs has worked in global strategic roles for both commercial and NGO organisations across the food systems and timber sectors. She has specialised in fisheries and aquaculture over the past 18 years. She is a Director of the Global Seafood Alliance, Chair of Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability and Ambassador to the Iceland Ocean Cluster. Previously Melanie was a Project Advisor to the World Economic Forum’s Ocean Program for nearly 8 years and a Special Adviser to HRH The Prince of Wales’ International Sustainability Unit.
Melanie is a frequent speaker on sustainable seafood and a regular facilitator for UN FAO, The High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, OECD, World Economic Forum and The Economist. She is an Honorary Professor of the Heriot Watt University, Scotland, and holds an MSc in Responsibility & Business Practice (Bath).
Non-executive Director, Cefas
- Non-executive director of corporate management board