Lou Sanson

Lou is the Chief Executive of Antarctica New Zealand, responsible for developing, managing, and executing New Zealand's activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. He has project managed Antarctica’s deepest ever sedimentary drilling project (ANDRILL), developed Antarctica’s largest wind farm, and overseen New Zealand’s largest ever contribution to Antarctic science (International Polar Year). He is actively involved in international Antarctic leadership and oversees Scott Base. He first worked in the Antarctic on glacial drilling and geohydrology projects for the New Zealand and United States Antarctic research programs in the Dry Valleys in 1982/1983. He has also worked as a New Zealand Government representative and as guest lecturer on Antarctic cruise ships, both in the Ross Sea and Antarctic Peninsula. A keen outdoor person, Lou enjoys natural history, hiking, ski-touring, diving, and photography.

Upcoming Expeditions

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