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patron & board
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HRH Princess Diana d’Orléans
Duchess of Cadaval
Royal Patron
The Duchess is well known for her achievements in cultural heritage and the arts and also has a passion for elephants and the wider natural world. Évora, the closest city to Pangea, has been her family’s ancestral home for over 600 years.
“I am deeply honoured to join such a wonderful initiative, the impact of which will be felt not just by the elephants but also by the people of Alentejo. In my capacity as Patron, I am looking forward to making new connections and championing this incredible cause.”
Development Board
team
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Ruth Ganesh
Chair, Development Board
Environmentalist specialising in conception and delivery of large-scale outdoor art exhibitions, through which she has raised over $20m for wildlife corridors, human-wildlife coexistence projects, and ecosystem restoration. Co-founder of Elephant Family USA and Platform Earth.
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Anna Isserman
Anna has a background in investment banking and e-commerce, and has a deep passion for conservation. She is now dedicated to supporting conservation initiatives and entrepreneurial ventures worldwide.
Trustees
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Michael Reyner
Senior partner for MWM Consulting. Former Partner, McKinsey & Company. Chairman for the Born Free Foundation.
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Gitte Buchhave
CEO, World Animal Protection Denmark.
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Sue Olsen
Founder of
Olsen Animal Trust. Sue is passionate about and commitment to animal welfare and conservation.
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Navindu Katugampola
Trustee of the Born Free Foundation. Global Head of Sustainable Investing, Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
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Florence Teneau
Wildlife Programmes Manager, Fondation Brigitte Bardot.
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Jonathon Olsen
Trustee of the Olsen Animal Trust.
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Lorene Jacquet
Deputy Director of the Animal Protection Division, Fondation Brigitte Bardot. Board member, Eurogroup for Animals.
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Dr Jan Schmidt-Burbach
Head of Wildlife & Animal Welfare Research, World Animal Protection