Elaine Hayes is currently interim chief executive of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park (the UK’s first such park), and is an environmentalist with a track record of leading nature and conservation organisations. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience working across the charity, government and business sectors, both for wildlife conservation and the marine environment.
Following her Aquatic Resource Management MSc at London University, her career led to her development of UK marine protection legislation through her chairing of the Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority, working alongside politicians, NGOs and fishermen, and previously as chair of Seafish – the Sea Fish Industry Authority.