Marie Sigvardt is the new director of Save the Orangutan
On October 1, 2024, Marie Sigvardt, former head of programs for Save the Orangutan, was appointed as the organisation’s new director. Marie Sigvardt, who has served as the acting director since April, succeeds Hanne Gürtler, who has retired.
Marie Sigvardt has made a significant contribution to Save the Orangutan over the past 13 years. Her upcoming task is to continue the important work of protecting the critically endangered orangutan. Alongside the organization’s skilled and dedicated staff, Marie Sigvardt will implement ambitious plans for Save the Orangutan’s programs for rehabilitation, rainforest conservation, and community development.
