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New Chief Executive Officer

Lower Smite Farm uncut field margin by Wendy Carter

Mike Perry has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.

Mike Perry, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s current Head of Resources, has been appointed as Chief Executive of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and will take up the position in January.

Reflecting on his new role, Mike commented “I am honoured to be appointed as the Trust’s next Chief Executive Officer. Having lived most of my life in Worcestershire, I care deeply about the county’s brilliant landscapes and wildlife. 

“With nature continuing to decline across the country, the work of the Trust is more important than ever. I look forward to working with our excellent staff team, wonderful volunteers and vital partners to support Worcestershire’s wildlife and wild spaces.”

Colin Raven and Mike Perry stood looking at the camera smiling

Colin Raven (left) and Mike Perry (right)

After 38 years with the Trust, almost 30 of those as Chief Executive, Colin Raven will step down at the end of the year. Under Colin's leadership, the Trust has grown and gone from strength to strength.

Christianne Tipping, Chair of trustees, said “'Worcestershire Wildlife Trust would not be the respected and effective organisation it is today without Colin's leadership, foresight and energy. He has overseen the expansion of the Trust's reserves, steered the growth of the organisation from humble beginnings to a 40-strong team of professionals and created a culture in which relationships between staff, trustees, volunteers, members, supporters and external partners have thrived. 

“We are immensely grateful to Colin for investing so much of himself into the Trust and we wish him all the very best in his next chapter.”

Christianne added “We are delighted to have appointed Mike Perry as Colin's successor. From a field of very strong candidates, Mike came out on top, proffering a personal vision and plan for the future that builds on the solid foundation Colin leaves behind. The Trust is going to be in very safe hands and my fellow trustees and I look forward very much to working with Mike.”