Co-CEOs:

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Michele Tunga Robson

Michele Tunga Robson is a conservation leader and co-founder of Call of the Wild Network, uniting nature, technology, education and storytelling to advance rewilding, restoration and people-positive global action worldwide.

Co-Founder & Co-CEO
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Duncan McAlpine

Duncan McAlpine is a television producer with over 40 years’ experience, bringing creative leadership and format development expertise to the Call of the Wild Network, shaping original ideas broadcasters commit to.

Co-CEO
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Marc Wilbers

Co-Founder Head Of Educational Programming

Marc Wilbers is a naturalist specialising in wolf behaviour, renowned for his guided wolf tours, and co-founder of the Call of the Wild Network, leading educational programmes that promote coexistence and evidence-based wildlife conservation.

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Creative Director

Øystein Kloster

Øystein Kloster is an award-winning film director and trained actor, serving as Creative Director of the Call of the Wild Network, shaping cinematic storytelling across film and television with emotion, rhythm, and music-led vision.

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Technical Director

Dr Raphael Kling

Dr Raphael Kling is a technical specialist with a strong scientific background in data-driven systems, smart technologies, and innovation, supporting the Call of the Wild Network’s digital, analytical, and production capabilities.

Co-Founder | Scientific Advisor

Dr Frans Vera

Dr Frans Vera is a pioneering Dutch biologist and rewilding expert, known for the wood-pasture hypothesis and ecosystem restoration leadership, supporting the Call of the Wild Network through scientific insight and advocacy.

In-House Photographer

Klaus Tamm

Klaus Tamm is an award-winning nature photographer capturing the beauty and fragility of wilderness through artistic, emotion-led imagery. His work inspires deeper connection with nature, shaped by journeys across Europe and beyond.

Advisory Board

Rob Spurrett

Advisory Board Member

Rob Spurrett MBE FREng is a serial entrepreneur and space engineer, co-founder of Lacuna Space, pioneering low-bandwidth satellite IoT networks and technologies used on major ESA missions, supporting conservation through innovation.

Derek Gow

Derek Gow is a farmer turned conservationist, rewilding his 300-acre farm and leading UK species reintroductions including Eurasian beaver, water vole and white stork, with current work restoring wildcats.

Advisory Board Member

Advisory Board Member

Theo Grüntjens

Theo Grüntjens is a forestry expert and lifelong hunter-conservationist, known for balancing nature protection with sustainable land use and responsible wildlife management, and for building dialogue between diverse interests.

Nick Viney is an artist, farmer, and regenerative agriculture mentor with 35+ years’ frontline experience, helping landowners restore biodiversity through nature-friendly farming, agroforestry, creative storytelling, and practical nature recovery solutions.

Advisory Board Member

Nick Viney

Gerhard Schwab

Advisory Board Member

Gerhard Schwab is a leading European wildlife biologist known as the “Beaver Godfather,” driving Eurasian beaver restoration across Europe and advancing practical coexistence solutions through research, management, and training.

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Advisory Board Member

Stefanie Huck

Stefanie Huck, wildlife keeper and Chief Animal Caretaker at the Retscheider Hof e.V. wildlife rescue center, has dedicated her career to the care and conservation of carnivorous mammals, with a particular focus on polecats and wildcats.

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Advisory Board Member

Bernd Nonnenmacher

Bernd Nonnenmacher is a former lawyer and consultant turned wildlife conservation leader, managing bear parks, rescuing bears, wolves and lynxes, and promoting international cooperation to improve animal welfare across Europe.

Purnima Devi Barman is an award-winning conservationist and founder of the Hargila Army, leading a global women-led movement for community-driven restoration, protecting the Greater Adjutant stork, and advancing nature, dignity, and collective action worldwide.

Advisory Board Member

Dr Purnima Devi Barman

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