About

I am CABI’s Global Director for Invasive Species, overseeing more than 80 projects globally. I provide strategic leadership to one of CABI´s key areas of expertise, including the implementation of CABI’s Best Practices for compliance with the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing.

Between 2006 and 2023, I led CABI’s Biological Weed Control Programme at our centre in Switzerland, managing a diverse portfolio of 15–20 projects. These programmes primarily supported stakeholders in the United States and Canada, while also extending to Australia and New Zealand, reflecting strong international collaboration and reach.

Alongside my applied work, I have published over 75 scientific papers, articles and book chapters, and co-edited the World Catalogue of Agents and their Target Weeds. I am also an Affiliate Professor at the University of Idaho, co-supervising several MSc and PhD students, and have been since 2022.

During 2015 and 2021, I was Country Director for CABI Switzerland, with extended oversight of operations in Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago during 2020–2021. This role expanded my experience in international agricultural development and strengthened my leadership across multicultural environments.

My career is dedicated to advancing sustainable, science-based solutions for invasive species management, underpinned by a strong academic foundation in horticulture, pest management, applied entomology, and ecology.

I am inspired by the international nature of my work and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, delivering impactful and sustainable solutions for invasive species worldwide.