OUR TEAM
We're proud to introduce our talented team, working to make more rewilding happen.
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Kirsten is responsible for driving forward our commitment to returning lost species to our landscapes.
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Emma oversees our comms team, developing and delivering content and media which maximises engagement and drives support for rewilding.
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A long-time advocate for rewilding, Pete leads the SBP team, ensuring the charity remains fleet-footed and impactful.
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Hayley works closely with our project leads to ensure we are delivering against our commitments to funders and supporters.
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A multi-talented photographer for more than 30 years, Mark brings our stories and content to life through the lens of his camera.
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Mat heads up our Creative Campaigns team, overseeing SBP’s expanding creative outputs.
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Stef develops our innovative programme of rewilding training courses and study tours, as well as managing our team of guides and trainers.
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As part of SBP’s filmmaking team, Tierney spends much of her time behind a camera, but also plays a key role in optimising the impact of our campaigns.
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Aidan is SBP’s in-house ecologist, working with our Northwoods partners to enable more rewilding actions on the ground.
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Jocasta manages SBP’s digital communications, working to maximise the visibility of our work.
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Tara oversees SBP’s administrative and management processes, ensuring there is a reliable and effective virtual office function at the heart of our operations.
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Jane is responsible for the operation and development of our exciting programme of rewilding experiences.
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James supports our growing community of Northwoods land partners across Scotland, all committed to nature recovery.
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Emma heads up SBP’s income generation, supporting the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
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Sharyn supports SBP's day to day financial activities and manages the HR needs of our growing team.
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A key member of SBP’s fundraising team, Sarah works to ensure a diverse income stream and oversees our supporter journey.
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As a key member of our communications team, James tells SBP's stories through impactful and engaging content.
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Kathleen’s focus is building meaningful relationships with corporate partners and developing sustainable investment in rewilding.
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Chrissy is responsible for the development of mechanisms to engage communities of place and interest with SBP’s rewilding projects.
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With over 20 years in charity finance, Bryony oversees all aspects of SBP’s financial management.
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As part of our wider team, Neil is the driving force behind SBP’s bespoke website.
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From long-format stories to press releases to film scripts, Hugh writes much of our content and is at the heart of SBP’s storytelling.
OUR TRUSTEES
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Andy brings over a decade of experience working within the Third Sector. His strengths lie in fundraising, relationship management and strategic leadership.
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Karen brings 25 years of business leadership and charity governance experience to SBP, as well as skills in the practical, ecological and social aspects of rewilding and conservation restoration.
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Liliana is an equity, diversity and inclusion professional with a great passion for the natural world. She supports SBP on internal policies and processes, and people and organisational development.
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As a teacher and trustee of SBP, Alan works to ensure that young people have their voice heard when discussing the future of the natural environment in Scotland.
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Elliot brings his experience as a finance professional to SBP, as well as his passion for conservation and rewilding.