Daniel Suddaby
Executive Director
Global Tuna Alliance
With 20 years of experience in fisheries and marine conservation, Daniel has a deep passion for the ocean, marine life, and sustainable fishing practices. He is an expert in tuna, advocacy, and sustainable market tools that drive change in fisheries and seafood supply chains.
Prior to joining the GTA, Daniel founded and led the Tuna and Distant Water Fisheries Program at Ocean Outcomes, building effective relationships with longline tuna and supply chain companies to incentivize transformation through tools such as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fishery Improvement Projects.
Previously, Daniel spent six years as the Deputy Leader of the World Wild Fund for Nature’s (WWF) global fisheries initiative, leading global engagement in tuna fisheries and advocacy in all Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs), and providing strategic direction to WWF International on seafood engagement. He also has experience as a Senior Fisheries Certification Manager for the MSC.
Presentation Summary
Join Daniel Suddaby, Executive Director of the Global Tuna Alliance, for an engaging look at how 43 leading retailers and supply chain businesses have come together in an unprecedented collaboration to co-create a new five-year strategy for sustainable tuna. This session will unveil how this powerhouse coalition shaped the direction of GTA’s work—from procurement to advocacy—and explore tangible examples of how their collective voice can drive change. Daniel will also share insights into the next frontier: the emerging challenges and opportunities facing tuna sustainability and how this ambitious platform is positioning itself to tackle them head-on.
If you care about responsible sourcing, retail influence, or the power of collective action, this is a session you won’t want to miss.
