OUR TEAM

We're proud to introduce our talented team, working to make more rewilding happen. 

 

Photo of Kirsten Brewster

Kirsten is responsible for driving forward our commitment to returning lost species to our landscapes.

Kirsten Brewster Wildlife Comeback Lead

Photo of Emma Brown

Emma oversees our comms team, developing and delivering content and media which maximises engagement and drives support for rewilding.

Emma Brown Head of Communications and Engagement

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A long-time advocate for rewilding, Pete leads the SBP team, ensuring the charity remains fleet-footed and impactful.

Peter Cairns Executive Director

Photo of Hayley Gray

Hayley works closely with our project leads to ensure we are delivering against our commitments to funders and supporters.

Hayley Gray Head of Projects

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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.

Mark Hamblin Visual Content Creator

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Mat heads up our Visual Content team, overseeing SBP’s expanding creative outputs.

Mat Larkin Visual Content Lead

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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.

Stef Lauer Rewilding Training Lead

Photo of Aidan MacCormick

Aidan is SBP’s in-house ecologist, working with our Northwoods partners to enable more rewilding actions on the ground.

Aidan MacCormick Northwoods Rewilding Officer

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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. 

Tara Mann Office Manager

Photo of Abel McLinden

Abel provides crucial support and structure to the Loch Abar Mòr partnership.

Abel McLinden Loch Abar Mòr Operations Officer

Photo of Jane Morris

Jane is responsible for the operation and development of our exciting programme of rewilding experiences.

Jane Morris Rewilding Experiences Lead (maternity cover)

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James supports our growing community of Northwoods land partners across Scotland, all committed to nature recovery.

James Nairne Northwoods Rewilding Network Lead

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Sharyn supports SBP's day to day financial activities and manages the HR needs of our growing team. 

Sharyn Robertson Finance and HR Assistant

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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.

Sarah Sall Fundraising Officer

Photo of Kathleen Slaney

Kathleen’s focus is building meaningful relationships with corporate partners and developing sustainable investment in rewilding.

Kathleen Slaney Rewilding Investment Lead

Photo of Sofia  Sosa del Valle

Sofia supports the wider Northwoods team to ensure the network runs efficiently and effectively. 

Sofia Sosa del Valle Northwoods Rewilding Support Officer

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Chrissy is responsible for the development of mechanisms to engage communities of place and interest with SBP’s rewilding projects.

Chrissy Sprinks Community Development Officer

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With over 20 years in charity finance, Bryony oversees all aspects of SBP’s financial management.

Bryony Stimpson Head of Finance

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As part of our wider team, Neil is the driving force behind SBP’s bespoke website.

Neil Wakeling Web Developer

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Sally develops and manages SBP's varied communications campaigns, and works with media to amplify SBP’s voice and visibility.

Sally Wallis Campaigns and Media Manager

Photo of Hugh Webster

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.

 

 

Hugh Webster Storytelling Lead


OUR TRUSTEES

Photo of Jack Bessell

Jack brings expertise in scaling organisations, impact measurement, and designing theories of change. As a Scottish rewilding landholder, he blends hands-on experience with strategic insight.

Jack Bessell

Photo of Liliana Corrieri

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.

Liliana Corrieri

Photo of Alan Hepburn

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.

Alan Hepburn

Photo of Elliot McCandless

Elliot brings his experience as a finance professional to SBP, as well as his passion for conservation and rewilding.

Elliot McCandless Interim Chair

Photo of Richard Smith

Richard has over 20 years experience as a sustainability professional and this, coupled with his passion for nature, drives his work to support rewilding in Scotland. 

Richard Smith