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Our People

Conservation is about people.

Wildlife Asia brings together conservation experience, local knowledge and long-term relationships across the region. Our small team works closely with trusted local partners, supporting the people and organisations leading conservation in their own landscapes.

Our Team

A small team supporting a much bigger network.

Clare Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Wildlife Asia.

Chief Executive Officer

Clare Campbell

Clare Campbell is a conservation leader who believes lasting conservation is built on strong local organisations, trusted relationships and genuine collaboration. With a background in zoology and more than a decade at Perth Zoo, she co-founded Wildlife Asia and has spent much of her career fostering long-term partnerships and helping locally led conservation organisations grow their reach and impact. Her approach is grounded in listening, connecting people and resources, and backing others to lead — bringing conservation leaders, funders and partners together around shared goals for wildlife and landscapes across Southeast Asia.

Demelza Stokes, KWCI Project Manager of Wildlife Asia.

KWCI Project Manager

Demelza Stokes

Demelza Stokes joined Wildlife Asia in 2017 with a background in journalism and field reporting. She has coordinated complex conservation programs across Karen State and Thailand, supporting partners, donors and field teams, and now contributes remotely while leading the Pardicolor Arts Initiative.

Our Board

Governance and guidance.

Leif Cocks, Director of Wildlife Asia.

Director

Leif Cocks

Leif Cocks, MSc, OAM, is the founder of Wildlife Conservation International, the organisation behind The Orangutan Project, International Elephant Project, International Tiger Project and Forests for People. He has devoted more than 40 years to conservation and has authored several books on conservation and philosophy. He is recognised globally for shaping conservation strategy and driving species protection.

Matt Hunt, Director of Wildlife Asia.

Director

Matt Hunt

Matt Hunt has more than 35 years' experience working with wildlife, focusing the past two decades on tackling illegal wildlife trade in Southeast Asia. An active member of the IUCN SSC Bear Specialist Group since 2008, he was awarded the San Diego Zoo Gold Medal for Conservation in 2018. As CEO of Free the Bears, he leads sanctuary development, team training and public education to strengthen enforcement and long-term species protection.

Sophie Dentrinos, Secretary of Wildlife Asia.

Secretary

Sophie Dentrinos

Sophie Dentrinos is an experienced zoo keeper and conservation advocate with 18 years specialising in African carnivores. Former Vice Chair of the Asian Rhino Project, she coordinates regional programs for endangered species and brings extensive expertise in animal management and threatened-species recovery.

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