Following 13 years of distinguished service as the Director General of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC), Tamás Marghescu has transitioned into a well-deserved retirement. Yet, retirement for Mr. Marghescu does not mean stepping away from the conservation community. Instead, he has embraced a new role as Ambassador of the CIC, continuing his lifelong dedication to sustainable wildlife management and conservation.
Born in 1958 in Paris, Tamás Marghescu is a dual citizen of Germany and Hungary. His passion for forestry began at the tender age of 10, an ambition he pursued with determination despite various challenges. He earned his Master’s degree in Forestry Sciences from the renowned Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany. His career, marked by an international footprint, spans over four decades in many parts of the world and includes roles with the Bavarian Forest Service, Germany, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) , the Hungarian government, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), where he served as the Regional Director for Pan-Europe before leading the CIC.
Tamás Marghescu, former Director General of the CIC, proudly holding the Krieghoff Classic rifle—a symbol of gratitude from the conservation community for his 13 years of dedicated service.
During his tenure at CIC, Mr. Marghescu was instrumental in steering the organisation towards greater recognition in the international arena, particularly in multilateral environmental agreements. His leadership was pivotal in establishing significant partnerships, including the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management (CPW). Under his guidance, the CIC also attained diplomatic status in Hungary, a testament to his strategic vision and diplomatic acumen.
On the occasion of his retirement, and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions, the CIC members presented Mr. Marghescu with a Krieghoff Classic “Big Five” double rifle, engraved “with thanks from CIC”. This bespoke firearm, chambered in .375 H&H Magnum, symbolises the deep appreciation of the CIC community for his years of service. Now, as he serves as CIC’s Ambassador, Mr. Marghescu continues to put this gift to good use, exemplifying the enduring bond between the hunter and the conservationist.
With his Krieghoff rifle in hand, Tamás Marghescu stands as a figure of continuity and commitment, ensuring that the values of conservation and sustainable use of wildlife remain at the forefront of international discourse.
