Andy Sharpless

Andrew Sharpless is CEO of Oceana, the world’s largest international conservation organization solely dedicated to protecting the oceans. Under Sharpless, Oceana has tripled in size and, most importantly, protected more than 1.2 million square miles of oceans around the United States, Europe, and Central and South America. Prior to joining the organization in 2003, Sharpless held top-level positions with the Discovery Channel, RealNetworks, the Museum of Television & Radio, and McKinsey & Co. He holds degrees from Harvard Law School, the London School of Economics, and Harvard College.