Anna is a Professor of Zoological and Conservation Medicine, with particular expertise in One Health, the conservation of biodiversity, and wildlife population health.

She brings a wealth of experience to our board of trustees, including previous positions as Head Veterinary Surgeon at Edinburgh Zoo, Head of Melbourne Veterinary School at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Unit within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at Edinburgh University’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

Anna is currently Executive Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Keele University. Having graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Cambridge in 1991 and subsequently undertaking a PhD at Edinburgh University, she has over thirty years clinical, teaching and research experience in wild animal health and welfare, and a particular interest in the interface between animal, human and ecosystem health. She also holds a Diploma in Zoological Medicine from the RCVS and in Wildlife Population Health from the European College of Zoological Medicine.

During her time in Australia, Anna served as a member of the Management Committee of Wildlife Health Australia (WHA) and on the boards of Zoos Victoria and the Centre for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA). In 2022 she worked on the Falkland Islands, as Veterinary Consultant to the Department of Natural Resources.

Anna was awarded an OBE in 2019 for services to animal welfare and the veterinary profession. She is currently a member of the UK Government’s Animal Sentience Committee and a trustee of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

Peter has been a practising vet for nearly thirty years, following an initial degree in Zoology. His early years as a clinician were spent in mixed practice, but for the last twenty years Peter has been working with zoo and exotic species as well as domestic small animals. He is now the Clinical Director of Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital, which treats a wide range of animals, including falconry birds, backyard poultry, reptiles and zoo animals.

Peter has particular interests in surgery and imaging when hospital-based, and looks after seven local and regional zoological collections, either as clinical vet or consultant. The diverse range of animals he is responsible for range from king penguins, Siamese crocodiles and emperor tamarins to Asian elephants, sealions and Amur tigers. He was introduced to WVI by co-founders, Andrew Greenwood and John Lewis, with whom he worked on shared clinical cases. His enthusiasm for exotic animal and wildlife veterinary medicine and conservation is a natural fit for WVI’s aims and vision

Peter recently completed ten years as a council member of the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS), of which he was President from 2019-2020.

Outside work, Peter is an outdoors enthusiast and enjoys cycling, skiing, tennis, triathlon, mountain hiking and sailing as well as a bit of body surfing.

Chantelle is a sustainability consultant and the founder of Eco Action, a consultancy specialising in helping businesses integrate sustainability into their core operations.

With a passion for our planet and the animals we share it with, Chantelle has successfully guided numerous companies across various industries in reducing their environmental impact. Her expertise includes carbon management, environmental assessments, and the implementation of strategic sustainability initiatives.

Chantelle’s journey into sustainability was inspired by her extensive commercial experience, where she witnessed first-hand the impact that thoughtful, sustainable practices could have on business success and environmental conservation.

Chantelle brings her strategic insight and sustainability expertise to support WVI’s mission of conserving global wildlife. Her goal is to use her knowledge of corporate sustainability to enhance the environmental practices of WVI, ensuring that wildlife conservation efforts are both effective and sustainable over the long term.

Outside work Chantelle is a keen trail runner and can usually be found enjoying the great outdoors in the North of England.

Fiona brings over 20 years of senior marketing leadership experience across multiple sectors, including insurance, telecommunications, technology and transport. She has shaped and led innovative go-to-market strategies, customer propositions, and integrated campaigns for brands such as Vodafone, Virgin Media Business, The AA, Addison Lee and Animal Friends.

Passionate about animal welfare and sustainability, Fiona was drawn to WVI’s mission of sharing specialist veterinary expertise to protect endangered species and strengthen local conservation capacity. Alongside her professional career, she has previously volunteered as a school governor and supported programmes for children with special needs.

As a Trustee, Fiona is keen to apply her strategic, commercial, and communications expertise to help WVI grow its impact and protect wildlife around the world.

Outside of work, she enjoys competitive games of padel tennis, running in the countryside, and long walks on the south coast.