Vikki Spruill, president and CEO of the New England Aquarium, on ocean conservation, climate change and workplace ecosystems

C-Speak: The Language of Executives

English - June 18, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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The New England Aquarium, says president and CEO Vikki Spruill, is far more than a tourist attraction.

In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Spruill details the scope and significance of the 54-year-old institution’s contributions – research, education and advocacy, among others – to Boston and far beyond the city limits.

As the leader of a marine-based nonprofit with a workforce of 290 and two campuses, Spruill is passionate about climate resiliency, ocean conservation and the role the aquarium plays in furthering those objectives.

The aquarium’s mission is working “for a vital and vibrant ocean for all,” Spruill says. “We hope to inspire everyone to form a deeper connection with the ocean and take action to protect it.”

Listen to the episode to hear more from Spruill on:

The aquarium’s plastic-free gift shop (6:04)“Working at the speed of trust” (9:39)The job of a leader (16:56)Her wish for Boston (26:21)

Download a transcript of the podcast.