The Zoological Society of London has appointed former British Ambassador to Afghanistan Dominic Jermey as its new director general.
Jermey will replace Ralph Armond, who is retiring having been in the role at the wildlife conservation charity for almost 13 years. Jermey will formally take up the role at the end of the month.
As director general, he will be responsible for ZSL’s goal of achieving the "global conservation of animals and their habitats", according to the charity. This remit will include overseeing ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, as well as ZSL’s Institute of Zoology and field programmes in over 50 countries worldwide.
Jermey said: “I have always been driven by a desire to help shape a better world for my children. I have already had the opportunity to serve and contribute in some of the most challenging environments around the world. I am proud now to be joining ZSL, an organisation that has advanced zoology, promoted understanding of conservation and engaged the public on wildlife for nearly two centuries.
“I want to develop ZSL's reach and impact at this critical moment for global biodiversity, so that as we approach ZSL's bicentenary, we are a core part of the answer to the global challenges facing wildlife today.”
Sir John Beddington, ZSL’s president professor, said: “On behalf of ZSL’s trustees, I am delighted to announce the selection of Dominic Jermey as our new director general. He has extensive experience of working with FTSE CEOs on international business strategies, as well as operating globally at a senior level. We believe that Dominic will bring strategic vision to ZSL, which we need to take us forward in achieving our aims.”
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