We’re led by a knowledgeable board
of trustees dedicated to restoring the Ocean.
We are fuelled by a collective commitment to safeguard our planet’s most vital life support system – the Ocean.
Our Board of Trustees – who govern our charity – are passionate and experienced individuals who share a deep connection to the Ocean and a resolute dedication to preserving its health.
Their diverse expertise, spanning environmental science, conservation, business, and advocacy, forms the backbone of our organisation’s strategic vision and decision-making process.
Philip is Chairman of FIM Holdings Limited, an Isle of Man based financial services group providing fund administration and investment management services. He was a founder director of the Group and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Although retired from executive management, he retains a few directorships of listed companies and collective investment schemes.
Philip has over 47 years’ experience working in corporate, trust, and third-party fund administration. For 18 years, he was Managing Director of Barings Isle of Man (subsequently to become Northern Trust) where he specialised in establishing offshore fund structures.
He became a director/trustee of Ocean Generation in 2017.
Andy is the founder of Acre, (global sustainability focused executive search) and was formerly the deputy chair of Global Action Plan (an NGO specialising in sustainable behaviour change).
Andy is a Zoologist by education, having graduated from Swansea University in 1999.
He became a director/trustee of Ocean Generation in 2019.
Lexi leads marketing, growth and impact for Fortune 500 companies and startups within the UK, Asian and ANZ markets.
Also working with non-for-profits, climate businesses and social enterprises, she understands the power of collaboration between sectors, the sustainability complexities organisations face, the importance of transparent value-chains and nature-based solutions for the corporate sector.
A natural networker and connector in building long-term strategic relationships, and ecosystems, with a love for the ocean and the importance water holds within our environment. Lexi believes that data-driven storytelling has never been more important than it is today in driving global equity.
She became a director/trustee of Ocean Generation in 2023.
Edward Garrett’s passion for the Ocean stems from a childhood spent messing around in boats, and the bug of coastal life, with its reassuring tidal rhythm, and has continued into his professional life – even in London he’s usually got one eye on the state of the tide.
As a philanthropy adviser and charity governance expert, he will be looking to support the Ocean Generation team across the full spectrum of their activities, with a particular focus on the fundraising and partnerships that provide the platform for its immense impact. Edward believes it’s a privilege to be able to combine personal and professional interests and contribute to OG’s continued growth.
He became a director/trustee of Ocean Generation in 2023.
They guide us in navigating the complex challenges facing our Ocean and running a charity and make informed decisions that propel us towards positive change.
Each Ocean Generation Trustee is driven by a profound love for the Ocean and a commitment to fostering a deep connection between people and the sea. Our Trustees bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from various fields, providing a well-rounded perspective to address the multifaceted issues affecting our Ocean.
They are dedicated to delivering tangible results and measurable impact, ensuring that our initiatives make a meaningful difference in the health and sustainability of the Ocean.