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Dear Earthwatcher,
After 5 years as CEO of Earthwatch, Richard Gilmore has decided to step down.
"It has been my absolute privilege to serve the staff, partners and supporters of Earthwatch, an organisation to which I have been and remain, so passionately committed. I am deeply proud of what we have all achieved together and I will remain forever grateful for the faith you have shown in me and for your unwavering support over the past five years," Richard Gilmore.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Richard for the fantastic job he has done in growing the organisation and for the vital environmental achievements he led during this time.
Starting on June 4th, Earthwatch will be welcoming our new CEO, Associate Professor Dr Neil Hamilton. With a background in research science, Neil has spent the past decade working, both nationally and internationally, in the field of global environmental change, policy and advocacy. Neil's strong passion for the environment, for making a difference and for creating transformative experiences for individuals makes him a perfect fit for Earthwatch.

We are looking forward to welcoming such an accomplished professional like Neil to the Earthwatch team.

Kind regards,

Anthea Hancock
Earthwatch Chair

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