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.

Andy is an experienced Chief Financial Officer, with a particular interest in the environmental services industry and expertise across all aspects of strategic and financial planning, reporting and impact assessment. Currently CFO at Public Digital, which helps organisations perform effectively in the digital sphere, his previous posts include CFO at climate change consultancy, SystemIQ.

Asked in a recent interview what societal issues keep him awake at night, Andy revealed that he is most concerned about the anthropogenic strain on the planet:

“I’m looking at the world my children will live in, and the overwhelming burden of dealing with environmental problems will fall on them. So will the potential austerity that could accompany efforts to make consumption sustainable.”

His concern for the future of the planet has been partly shaped by reading Kate Raworth’s ‘Doughnut Economics’, which describes a potential chain reaction of tragedies - complete crop failures in certain regions, leading on to mass starvation and mass migrations of people across continents. This has led to his conviction that ‘we need to be thinking about what climate change will look like and what we can do to mitigate its impact’.

We are delighted to have Andy joining our board of trustees at a time when the links between climate change, biodiversity loss and the inter-connectedness of human and wildlife health are becoming increasingly evident.

Among the extremely valuable skills Andy brings to WVI, in addition to his understanding of the significance of climate change, are impact assessment, team leadership and change management.

Miranda is the current Chair of the Trustees. A biologist by training, she is passionate about conservation and the protection of biodiversity. She has devoted much of the past thirty years to the zoo world, and is presently focused on promoting the invaluable contribution of zoos to education and conservation. She is also currently in charge of the European Association for Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) programme to save one of the world’s most endangered primates, the cotton-top tamarin.

The many prestigious roles she has held and awards she has received are testament to her commitment and experience. In 2013 she ended ten years as Director of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquaria (BIAZA) – the professional body for zoos in Britain and Ireland. Other notable posts have included Director of Marwell Zoo and Deputy Director of Edinburgh Zoo. She is currently a government zoo inspector in the UK, as well as the co vice-chair of EAZA’s Callitrichid (marmosets and tamarins) Taxon Advisory Group.

Miranda was awarded an OBE in 2012 for services to conservation and wildlife. Other awards and accolades include the EAZA Award for Professional Excellence, an Honourary Fellowship of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, and Life Membership of WAZA (World Association of Zoos and Aquaria). In addition, she is a previous winner of the WAZA Heini Hediger Award, which is given for outstanding service to the zoo and aquaria community.

Having also worked as an independent consultant in areas relating to zoos, conservation and animal welfare, Miranda brings with her a wealth of management experience in the conservation sphere. Throughout her career she has worked with both captive and wild animals and has seen at first hand the problems that disease and risk from disease can cause. She has been a trustee of WVI since 2012. She is also a trustee of both the World Land Trust and Marwell Wildlife.

Peter has held a number of senior management and board director posts in the veterinary pharmaceuticals industry. He has typically focused on strategic planning, organizational development and change management and is a past Chairman of NOAH, the veterinary pharmaceuticals manufacturers’ association.

Peter became a trustee of WVI in 2012, after spending two years helping us to devise and implement a business and fundraising plan to ensure a secure and sustainable future for the organisation. Thanks to Peter’s work, we were able to increase the number of conservation projects we are able to support. He holds various other trustee positions in the not-for-profit sector. Since retiring he has been enjoying farming in Norfolk.

Peter writes, ‘Wildlife conservation is a big subject but I was drawn to WVI because it fills a crucially important yet largely unsung gap in many projects, particularly those related to endangered species. As populations decrease, or their range comes under pressure from human and domestic animals, specialist veterinary input can become key to survival.’

Ken Elliott’s career included a significant period working around the globe, spending large amounts of time in Latin America, Asia and, most significantly, Africa. It was in Africa in particular that he was able to spend at least some of his leisure time enjoying the continent’s amazing wildlife reserves. This experience was the catalyst in his decision to use his skills and connections to help vets and conservationists working to save endangered species. And this in turn led him to offer his support to WVI.

Although now largely retired after a career in marketing and sales for leading pharmaceutical companies, primarily in the veterinary sector but also in public health, Ken continues with some commercial consultancy as well as mentoring for a local youth charity. His association with WVI began several years ago, when he began to give invaluable advice on strategy and funding tactics, before becoming a trustee in 2015. His help has been instrumental in building WVI into a sustainable and effective organisation.

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.