David Wilson

Born and educated in Zimbabwe, Dave completed a BSc  (Hons) in Wildlife science and Agribusiness from the University of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

After university he was selected and attended the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst and commissioned as a British Army officer serving as an Infantry Officer in both the Parachute and Duke of Wellington’s Regiments. 

Prior to African Parks, he occupied senior positions in operations, general management and executive directorship over 14 years in the Safari industry. Principally within the renowned luxury safari company Norman Carr Safaris in Zambia and subsequently in the Time and Tide group.