Appointments in the Foundation’s Executive Board

Appointment of Olivier Wenden as Chief of Staff to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Romain Ciarlet Succeeds him as Vice Chairman and CEO of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation


As announced by the Prince’s Palace in a press release dated Friday, 30 January, Olivier Wenden has been appointed Chief of Staff to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, a position he will assume on 2 March 2026.

Vice Chairman and CEO of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation since October 2019, following five years as its Executive Director, Olivier Wenden has, throughout his tenure, worked to expand and structure the Foundation’s missions in line with the vision of the Sovereign Prince, ensuring that it delivers ever more relevant responses to the challenges of safeguarding planetary health.

Under his leadership, the Foundation has strengthened its global reach and consolidated its role as a key interface between science, finance and public decision-making, with a view to accelerating the transition towards sustainable development models, particularly in the field of the blue economy.

As of 2 March, by decision of the Sovereign Prince, Romain Ciarlet will assume the roles of Vice Chairman and CEO of the Foundation, having served as its Executive Director since December 2019. This natural succession reflects a clear commitment to continuity, as the Foundation celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year.

Working closely alongside Olivier Wenden, Romain Ciarlet has played a central role in advancing the Foundation’s action in the field of the blue economy, notably through the creation of the Ocean Innovators Platform and the co-structuring of innovative financial mechanisms such as the ReOcean Fund and the Blue Economy Index. He has also been instrumental in fostering the emergence of a new generation of leaders committed to the Planet through the Re.Generation Future Leaders Program.

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