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.

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.’

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.