Kingston, Jamaica – 6 March 2025 — The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bruno Pozzi from Belgium as Chef de Cabinet of the Authority.
A seasoned diplomat with over 25 years of experience in international relations, diplomacy and policy, Mr. Pozzi has held key roles across three continents, focusing on political, environmental and economic affairs.
Mr. Pozzi will oversee strategic policy and planning, capacity-building, communications and resource mobilization. His responsibilities will also include institutional development, inter-agency and intergovernmental coordination and staff development, along with deputy functions as needed.
Currently, Mr. Pozzi serves as Deputy Director of the Ecosystems Division at the United Nations Environment Programme.
Mr. Pozzi will assume his new role on 22 April 2025.
His biography can be accessed here.
About the International Seabed Authority
The International Seabed Authority (the Authority) is an autonomous intergovernmental organization mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to manage the mineral resources of the seabed beyond national jurisdiction for the shared benefit of humankind. The Authority is committed to ensuring that all economic activities in the deep seabed, including mining, are regulated and responsibly managed using the best available scientific evidence for the benefit of all humankind.
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Communications Unit of the Authority, news@isa.org.jm