OceanX, a non-profit dedicated to ocean exploration, has bolstered its leadership team in Singapore by appointing Florence Tan as Director of Partnerships, APAC, and Lynette Long as Director of Public Programming under OceanX Education. These strategic hires aim to expand OceanX’s influence in Asia and strengthen its ability to forge impactful partnerships and deliver engaging public experiences.
Mark Dalio, founder and co-CEO of OceanX, stated, “Florence and Lynette each bring decades of experience, deep regional insight, and proven results in building relationships and delivering innovative programming. They are mission-aligned leaders who will help scale our presence and partnerships across Asia and beyond.”
Florence Tan, previously Deputy Director at Singapore Management University, has nearly two decades of experience in philanthropy and advancement. She has managed a philanthropic portfolio involving high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and government partners, consistently delivering multi-million-dollar results. Tan expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “OceanX’s ability to bridge science, education and media creates a powerful platform for regional collaboration. I’m proud to help grow its footprint in Asia.”
Lynette Long, with over 20 years of experience in creative project development and stakeholder engagement, has led global touring exhibitions such as Jurassic World: The Exhibition. She remarked, “There’s a huge opportunity to shift how people engage with ocean conservation. OceanX is well positioned to lead that movement.”
The appointments of Tan and Long are expected to guide OceanX’s strategic expansion in Asia, enhancing public engagement and cross-sector collaboration. Their expertise will be crucial as OceanX enters a new phase of global missions and regional partnerships.
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