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New leader for WWF-Canada brings lifelong conservation commitment


New leader for WWF-Canada brings lifelong conservation commitment

Megan Leslie succeeds David Miller as head of wildlife conservation organization

TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Megan Leslie, former parliamentarian and current vice-president of ocean conservation for World Wildlife Fund Canada, will be the next president and CEO of the conservation organization, the board of directors announced today. Leslie will assume the role beginning Dec. 1. This comes after the resignation earlier this month of David Miller, current leader of WWF-Canada, who will continue in the role until Nov. 30.

ALEX HIMELFARB, CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WWF-CANADA, SAYS:

?WWF-Canada is fortunate that Megan Leslie will be the next leader, building on the work David Miller and the team have achieved over the past four years to help reverse the decline of wildlife. She brings to the role incredible passion and considerable experience in achieving meaningful change for the environment.?

MEGAN LESLIE, INCOMING PRESIDENT AND CEO OF WWF-CANADA, SAYS:

?Environmental issues have been a passion for me since high school and throughout my political career. Leading WWF-Canada gives me an opportunity to continue environmental work across Canada, by helping stop wildlife loss while building community resilience and economic strength in the midst of a warming climate.?

ABOUT MEGAN LESLIE

ABOUT WORLD WILDIFE FUND CANADA

WWF-Canada creates solutions to the environmental challenges that matter most for Canadians. We work in places that are unique and ecologically important, so that nature, wildlife and people thrive together. Because we are all wildlife. For more information, visit wwf.ca.

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A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/bf84600f-ec26-48e8-a349-61abb79fade6

Philippe Devos, head of communications
World Wildlife Fund Canada
+1 416 453 0092
[email protected]

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