Meet Our Team

NFDS has a core team of full-time ‘home staff’ and a significant network of ‘consultants’ working with us on a regular part-time basis, many of whom have previously worked full-time with us. We also take pride in supporting and promoting young talents through internships – in particular young Africans.

Per Erik Bergh

Per Erik has for over 30 years been working globally in the maritime ...

Sandy Davies

Sandy has 30 years of international development experience mainly in ...

Andréa Durighello-Schöne

Andréa’s key area of expertise is in fisheries transparency and ...

Malebogo Seofeleng

Malebogo’s main interest is raising awareness on the over-exploitation ...

Regina Dithapo

Regina is an efficient and organised individual with experience of ...

Maya Bergh

Maya’s main interest is exploring global policies and the implications ...

Angela Blackbeard

Angela runs the NFDS Africa office, taking care of everything from the ...

Judith Swan

Judith’s expertise and experience is in development and strengthening ...

David Boyer

Dave’s key area of expertise is in marine sciences, including stock ...