Fabienne McLellan has served as the Managing Director of OceanCare since 2022, leading its work on visible pollution and driving its engagement in key international policy processes. OceanCare holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and is a recognised partner to key international and regional bodies, including CMS and UNEP/MAP.
She has contributed to and spoken at numerous UN meetings, including across UNCLOS processes, UNEA, and the UN Ocean Conferences. She also closely follows developments on the BBNJ Agreement, as well as the ongoing negotiations for a global Plastics Treaty.
Prior to joining OceanCare in 2014, Fabienne worked in the financial sector in Switzerland, specialising in trusts and financial advisory, before dedicating her passion for ocean conservation in ocean policy and advocacy. Fabienne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Business Administration from the HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Zurich and a Master’s degree in Environment and Sustainability from Monash University in Melbourne.