Nick Huisman is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in nature and biodiversity project leadership. Currently serving as a Senior Project Leader at Arcadis since September 2021, Nick has also been an active member of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and the IUCN WCPA Wilderness Specialist Group since 2019. Prior to this, Nick managed various projects for European Wilderness from July 2017 to August 2021, including roles as Project Management Officer for LIFEstockProtect and Communication Manager for BEECH POWER. With a strong academic background in biology from Wageningen University & Research, including both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree, Nick has also contributed to conservation efforts through internships with WWF Romania and Rewilding Europe, and gained practical experience through fieldwork in the Welgevonden Game Reserve.