The first Chief Executive of EAAFP, Roger Jaensch, finished in that role on 2 September 2011 and together with family members have moved back to his home country, Australia. Roger led the Secretariat from 2009 and oversaw its development to full operational capability including recruitment of staff and implementation of annual work plans set by the Partners. During his time as Chief, two Meetings of Partners (Songdo; Siem Reap) were completed and the number of Partners and breadth of Partnership activities increased. The Partnership wishes Roger the very best for his future and looks forward to successful recruitment of the next Chief Executive.