[audubon-news] AUDUBON NAMES MS. MEETA VYAS DIRECTOR, LIVING OCEANS
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- Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 11:02:41 -0400
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AUDUBON NAMES MS. MEETA VYAS
DIRECTOR, LIVING OCEANS PROGRAM
New York, NY, Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - Audubon today named Meeta Vyas, a
conservation leader with international experience, to head its Living Oceans
Program. She will be based at Audubon headquarters in New York City and
will begin her duties August 5th.
Since 2000, Vyas has served as CEO and Secretary General of World Wildlife
Fund for Nature - India. As the leader of the Indian branch of the
world-wide organization, she made significant improvements in the
organization. She developed an innovative coastal and marine protection
program, expanded WWF-India's efforts to protect forest ecosystems, promoted
greater protection of wetlands, and fought to protect high-profile species,
like the besieged Bengal tiger.
"As CEO of WWF-India, Meeta has proven to be a dynamic and innovative
conservation leader," said Audubon President and CEO John Flicker. "We're
very excited that she has agreed to lead our Living Oceans Program. She has
the experience that will enable Audubon to continue our past success in this
area, and build a strong marine conservation program."
Prior to her work with World Wildlife Fund, Ms. Vyas was CEO of Signature
Brands, Inc. Under her leadership, she improved the financial performance
of this $300 million corporation and turned it into a world-class provider
of brand name consumer and professional products. She increased Signature
Brands's increased sales and market share and operating income. She also
refocused and upgraded the company's sales and marketing team, launched 12
new products in less than four months and set sales records while
significantly reducing costs.
From 1991 to 1997, Ms. Vyas worked for General Electric as General Manager
and Senior Vice President of Corporate Business Development, where she
developed the Global Strategic Plan for GE Capital. She also served as
General Manager of the Appliances Division, and as Manager of Corporate
Business Development.
She also worked as Engagement Manager for McKinsey & Company (1987-1991),
Assistant Portfolio Manager for Fisher Brothers (1984-87), and Senior
Engineer for Exxon Chemical (1980-82). She earned a Bachelor of Science in
Chemical Engineering from MIT in 1980 and an MBA in Finance from Columbia
University in 1984.
Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat
that supports them. Our growing network of community-based Audubon Centers,
grass roots science programs for bird enthusiasts, and advocacy on behalf of
ecosystems sustaining important bird populations, engage millions of people
of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation experiences.
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