Clementine Pallanca has been a close friend of Paul Watson since they first met in Monaco in 2008. Over the years, she has closely followed and supported his work in various ways.

Her firsthand experience in conservation began with the 2017 seal campaign—a profound and eye-opening mission that left a lasting impact on her. Witnessing both the beauty and brutality of the ice reinforced her commitment to the movement like nothing before.

When Paul launched the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, he invited Clementine to join as a board member, a role she embraced wholeheartedly. Now, as Executive Director, she is deeply honored—not for the title, but for the opportunity it gives her to work alongside this incredible team and contribute even more to a cause that fuels her passion.