Natural England board member reappointed

Clare Fitzsimmons has today (Friday 28 March) been reappointed to the board of Natural England.

Her second term will run for three years from 12 March 2025 until 11 March 2028.

This appointment has been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office.

Natural England is the government's statutory adviser for the natural environment in England. Its purpose is to help conserve, enhance and manage the natural environment for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

Biography:

• Clare Fitzsimmons is Professor of Marine Ecosystems and Governance at Newcastle University. She is Director of Business, Innovation and Skills in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and chairs the External Advisory Board, gaining commercial experience in defence and consultancy sectors.

• Clare is also a Marine Management Organisation-appointed member of the North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority. She is co-chair of Natural England's Science Advisory Committee, multi-disciplinary experts to ensure the best available scientific advice is used to underpin decision-making for nature recovery.