Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy

Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy, WEDG, is a seasoned leader in ocean resilience and sustainability, currently serving as Managing Director/CEO (a.i.) at the World Ocean Council and Co-Founder/Ocean and Partnerships Lead at Okhtapus. With a strong commitment to advancing equitable ocean solutions, Stewart chairs the Steering Committee for the Ocean Sewage Alliance and has played a pivotal role in various organizations such as Precovery Labs, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, and the Northeast Maritime Institute. Previous experiences include leadership roles with the Global Island Partnership, Resilient Cities Network, and 100 Resilient Cities, where Stewart focused on resilience finance and urban ocean initiatives. Stewart holds multiple degrees in international business and corporate social responsibility from esteemed institutions, demonstrating a robust educational background in global management and sustainability.