Thomas Barnes

Thomas Barnes serves as the Field Operations Manager for African Parks Network in Badingilo National Park, South Sudan, since July 2022. Prior roles include Operational Base Developer for the establishment of forward operating bases in the Chinko Conservation area, CAR, and Fleet Mentor focusing on enhancing maintenance department efficiency at African Parks Network from February to May 2022. Previously, Thomas held the positions of Field Operations Manager and Conservation Manager at Fondation François Sommer from January 2020 to January 2022, and Conservation Manager at Sabie Game Park in Mozambique from January 2018 to December 2019. Thomas's educational background includes a Bachelor of Technology degree in Game Ranch Management from Nelson Mandela University, coupled with experience as a student intern at Sabie Game Park.