by Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes, Chief Executive and Accounting Officer at the UK Hydrographic Office
With environmental pressure rapidly intensifying on global ocean industries, newly appointed Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the UK Hydrographic Office, Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes, explains how data and the blue economy could hold the key for safeguarding the world’s vulnerable oceans.
The world is changing rapidly. Our growing dependence on the ocean, and the emergence of new ‘ocean industries’ that will use the sea’s resources, heighten our collective need to understand better the fragility of marine habitats and the vulnerabilities faced by coastal communities around the globe.
Latest civil service & public affairs moves May 10
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
Department for International Trade
– Louise Cantillon appointed as British consul general to New South Wales and deputy trade commissioner Asia Pacific.
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: OneWeb – Rob Woodward appointed as non-executive director.
Innovate UK – Indro Mukerjee appointed as chief executive.
Regulatory Policy Committee – Stephen Gibson named as chair, having been in the role on an interim basis.
Insolvency Service – Gary Kildare, Samantha Durrant and Rob Hunt named as non-executive board members.
Department of Health and Social Care:
UK Hydrographic Office appoints Chief Executive
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes as its new Chief Executive and Accounting Officer. Peter will be leaving the Royal Navy to take up the role.
As Chief Executive, Peter will continue to lead the organisation’s important work in supporting safe, secure and thriving oceans. This includes UKHO’s vital work in support of Defence and merchant shipping. Working in close collaboration with national and international partners, the organisation will also continue to develop ADMIRALTY Maritime Data Solutions to support the responsible and sustainable use of our marine environment.
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The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes as the new Chief Executive and Accounting Officer. Peter will be leaving the Royal Navy to take up the role.
As Chief Executive, Peter will continue to lead the organisation’s important work in supporting safe, secure and thriving oceans. This includes the UKHO’s vital work in support of Defence and merchant shipping. Working in close collaboration with national and international partners, the organisation will also continue to develop ADMIRALTY Maritime Data Solutions to support the responsible and sustainable use of our marine environment.
He will be leaving the Royal Navy to take up the role. As chief executive, Rear Admiral Sparkes will continue to lead the organisation’s important work in supporting safe, secure and thriving oceans. That includes UKHO’s vital work in support of defence and merchant shipping. Working in close collaboration with national and international partners, the organisation will also continue to develop Admiralty Maritime Data Solutions to support the responsible and sustainable use of our marine environment. Commenting on his appointment, Rear Admiral Sparkes said: “It is an enormous privilege to have been selected to be the UK Hydrographic Office’s permanent chief executive.