Richard Ferguson

Richard Ferguson

Sub-Regional Coordinator - FSC

Experienced manager and consultant with 30+ years’ experience in conservation, wildlife utilisation and agribusiness fields, sustainability and responsible resource use. Able to integrate into academic, NGO and commercial settings. Exceptional logistical, design, problem solving and practical skills, resulting from many years of experience in developing countries. Good communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written. Highly self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team. Proven leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating staff and partners to achieve objectives. Specialties: Responsible Resource Use, African resource and wildlife utilisation, Human wildlife conflict, Technical aspects of crocodile production, ecology, conservation & population surveys, Sustainability, Regenerative grazing, Remote site logistics and operations, African business management