His role will be to focus on potential certification candidates in the Western and Central Pacific ocean, especially tuna fisheries.
Mr Holden said: “I am looking forward to joining the MSC. The organisation has established an impressive international reputation and I hope to build on that in the Western and Central Pacific ocean. I look forward to future assessments and certifications in the region – particularly fisheries for tuna”.
Mr Holden begins working for the MSC in the New Year and will eventually be based in the Sydney office.