Tony Delahunty
Biography
Tony Delahunty was a fisherman and businessman with over 40 years’ experience of working in the inshore fishing industry. He has represented and championed fisheries management issues locally, nationally and internationally throughout his career driven by a lifelong commitment to the sustainable management of our seas.
He has experience in Board and Chair roles, in both the public and private sectors, including his appointment as National Chair of the National Federation of Fisherman; Chair of the Sussex Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority and Vice Chair of Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee.
Tony has been a member of Selsey Lifeboat since 1978 serving as a crew member, senior helmsman, deputy coxswain, deputy launch authority and currently serves as Lifeboat Operations Manager.
Interim Chair, MMO
The Chair of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) leads the Board in its fulfilment of its collective responsibilities and discharging of its statutory duties to ensure that the MMO’s policies and actions support Government’s wider strategic policies.