Management team

Paul Masterton
Chief Executive Officer

Prior to joining Durrell, Paul was President of a multi-national printing and communications company, working in Europe, North America and Asia.  Leading the team since 2008 Paul’s key objective is to achieve financial sustainability so that the Trust’s mission to save species from extinction continues.

Prof John Fa
Chief Conservation Officer

As Chief Conservation Officer, John sets the conservation strategy and agenda for Durrell, together with representing the Trust in key forums, developing partnerships with conservation organisations and building relationships with universities.  With a doctorate from the University of Oxford, John is also Professor at Imperial College, London University.

Tina Rafferty
Head of Human Resources

Tina joined Durrell in 2011 and is responsible for Global Human Resources. Tina is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Managers, CIPD and is currently undertaking a Masters in Employment Law (LLM).

Rachel Bailey
Fundraising Manager

Rachel has a degree in International Business Studies from the University of Portsmouth and joined Durrell in 2005 from Macmillan Cancer Support. Since then she has built up the revenue fundraising team and is responsible for raising voluntary income from individuals, charitable trusts and statutory grants.

Kelly Barker
Head of Marketing

Leading both the Marketing and Visitor Centre teams, Kelly’s responsibilities include communications, PR, marketing, website, events, admissions and the Visitor Centre.

Mark Brayshaw
Head of Animal Collection

A mammal keeper at Durrell from 1992, Mark took responsibility for the animal collection in 2010 and is currently undertaking a Masters in Business Administration. Mark’s main objective is to ensure a diverse and dynamic animal collection that supports Durrell’s conservation aims and provides an engaging experience for visitors to the wildlife park.

Andrew Brown
Finance Manager

Educated at Victoria College, Jersey and University of Kent.  Qualified as Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse, specialising in retail and manufacturing clients.  Returning to Jersey joining Durrell in 2006.  A noted sportsman Andy is also Treasurer of Jersey Cricket Board.

Jamie Copsey
Head of International Training & Education

Jamie has a degree in Zoology from Glasgow University and a Masters in Anthropology from University College London as well as a PGCE in secondary school education.  Joining Durrell in 1999, Jamie became Head of the International Training Centre in 2008 and is also responsible for Education, and Visitor Experience. 

Ivo Le Maistre Smith
Capital Appeals & Corporate Relations

Originally from Jersey, Ivo was educated at Hautlieu School, with a business studies degree from Leeds Business School.  With 15 years of experience in fundraising, Ivo is leading Durrell’s capital fund raising and is responsible for developing corporate relations in Jersey and in the UK.

Dr Andrew Terry
Head of Conservation Programmes

Andrew is responsible for the management and delivery of Durrell’s conservation programmes ensuring that the projects are resourced, funded and effectively managed. He also chairs the Conservation Group which is the conservation decision-making body for the Trust.  A graduate of Nottingham University, and with a doctorate from Copenhagen University, Andrew joined Durrell in 2007.

Dr Richard Young
Head of Conservation Science

Joining Durrell in 2005 as a conservation biologist, Richard now manages the Trust’s scientific research programmes in support of its conservation mission.  With a background in applied ecology, Richard has a doctorate from the University of Southampton and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Bath.