Dr Sue SNYMAN

Director of Research, School of Wildlife Conservation, African Leadership University

Susan Snyman, PhD, is the Director of Research at the African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation.  Previously, Sue worked for Wilderness Safaris, a private sector ecotourism operator, for 10 years in various roles, including as Group Sustainability Manager. She is vice-chair of the IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist (TAPAS) Group and Coordinator of the Communities & Heritage Working Group in TAPAS.  She recently managed the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management Programme for IUCN in 24 countries in Africa.  Her research and work focus is on sustainable, diversified wildlife economies in Africa.