Katie Gillham (She/her)

I lead the Marine Ecosystems Activity Team at NatureScot, with a particular focus on marine biodiversity strategies (including the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy), the management of Marine Protected Areas, Priority Marine Features, and associated communications and engagement.

I am involved in the following internal groups: Nature & Climate Change Managers (Directorate Management Group), Marine Information & Data Management Group, Coastal & Marine Strategic Priorities, Data Strategy and Innovative Technologies Steering Group and Extended Leadership Team. And these external groups: Scottish Biodiversity Strategy Core Group, Marine Just Transition Oversight Group.

I am Deputy Chair of the Scottish Environment Group for marine pollution incidents. We have a team of Duty Officers who provide incident cover 24 hours a day, year round.