An experienced professional manager in the field of conservation, natural resources management and sustainable development. More than 20 years of experience predominantly in conservation and natural resources leadership roles with leading organizations managing complex, multi- country and multi-continent initiatives, and leading multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams. Experienced in mobilizing resources for large programmatic initiatives. Possess a MA in Environmental Anthropology and Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management. Passionate and eloquent in communicating a conservation and sustainability vision, with the ability to stimulate and operate organizational strategy, and to operationalize change agendas. I am eager to work with and lead challenging initiatives where creativity and innovation can be fostered to demonstrate the catalytic role of nature conservation as a pathway to sustainable societies and livelihoods.