Wild Justice appoints first Chief Executive

Conservation campaign group Wild Justice has appointed Bob Elliot as its first Chief Executive.

Bob has worked in the nature conservation and animal welfare sector for over 30 years and will be joining from the Scotland-based charity OneKind where he has worked as CEO for the last seven years. Prior to that, Bob worked as Head of Investigations at the RSPB for over 10 years as well as other roles with The National Trust for Scotland and The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

Commenting on his appointment, Bob said:

“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Wild Justice and to help play a part in protecting and restoring wildlife. This team’s dedication to legal challenges and campaigning to hold governments accountable and strengthen environmental protections aligns perfectly with my passion for conservation.

“With my background in nature conservation, wildlife crime investigations, and animal welfare policy and campaigning, I’m excited to work alongside a team that’s truly making a difference. I look forward to helping drive change, inspiring public involvement, and fighting for a better future for nature”.

Wild Justice co-director Ruth Tingay said:

“I’m delighted we’ve been able to appoint such a high calibre individual. I’ve known and worked with Bob for many years, collaborating most recently on REVIVE, the coalition for grouse moor reform in Scotland. Along with his personal qualities, Bob brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the issues in which Wild Justice is interested, and his proven leadership, strategic and management capabilities will strengthen both our operational and campaigning aspirations”.

Wild Justice co-director Chris Packham said:

“Wild Justice doesn’t nibble – it bites, it doesn’t snivel in the car park – it bangs on the door, it doesn’t shy away from a fight – it throws the first punch. Wild Justice picks its fights based on legality and morality, not because it can win, but because it doesn’t care about what it takes to do the right thing for wildlife in the UK.

“To find someone to step into the ring vacated by the indefatigable Mark Avery should have been hard but in Bob Elliot we have all the determination, vim, vigour and vision we need to battle on. His longstanding knowledge and experience in the game of real conservation and animal welfare represent significant assets which we will all put to use on the front line of the war on nature. It’s great to have Bob on the job!”.

Wild Justice co-director Mark Avery said:

“The appointment of a first CEO is a big step for any small organisation. We’re lucky to have persuaded Bob to join us. I am sure he’ll be great in this role”.

Bob will be joining Wild Justice later this spring.

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