The Ministers of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) have endorsed the appointment of Mr. Glen Joseph as Chief Executive Officer of the PNA Office (PNAO), effective 1 January 2027, following the conclusion of Dr. Sangaalofa Clark's tenure on 31 December 2026.

Ministers welcomed Mr. Joseph's appointment and expressed confidence in his leadership as he assumes responsibility for advancing the PNA's mission of securing sustainable fisheries management and maximizing economic benefits for PNA Member countries.

Ministers also paid tribute to Dr. Clark for her leadership and dedicated service over the past six years. Under her stewardship, the PNA strengthened its position as a global leader in sustainable tuna fisheries management while advancing the collective interests of its Members.

In recognizing her contributions, Ministers’ reflections were captured in the words of Hon. Sa'aga Talu Teafa, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources of Tuvalu, who described Dr. Clark as “Te Tautai”, the term for Tuvalu’s highest tribute bestowed on a “Master Tuna Fisherman”.  The tribute carries special significance, given Dr. Clark's strong ties to Tuvalu, where she was born and first grew up.

Ministers noted that the title aptly reflects Dr. Clark's leadership of the PNA over the past six years, skillfully navigating the PNA Office (PNAO) through opportunities and challenges, while serving the interests of PNA Members.

The Ministers expressed their sincere gratitude to Dr. Clark for her vision, dedication and service, and wished her every success in her future endeavours.

As the PNAO enters a new chapter, Ministers welcomed Mr. Joseph and extended their full support, expressing confidence that he will build on the strong foundation established under Dr. Clark's leadership and continue advancing the interests of PNA Members.