Annie Hind and Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE were appointed to new roles on the Board of the Marine Management Organisation, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs said in a 21 October 2026 announcement. Hind's appointment as a board member was planned to begin a three-year term on 1 November 2026. Petts was appointed deputy chair, with that appointment planned to start on 1 February 2027, after Tony Delahunty's third term as board member and deputy chair ends on 31 January 2027.

The department said the appointments followed the Ministerial Governance Code on Public Appointments and were made on merit, with political activity playing no part in selection. Hind is a senior technology and business transformation leader with more than 25 years' experience in financial services, currently Technology Platform Lead for Modern Workplace at Lloyds Banking Group. Petts joined the MMO Board in October 2024 and retired in September 2024 as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Plymouth.

The MMO describes its purpose as protecting and enhancing the marine environment and supporting economic growth through sustainable marine activities and development. It reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.