About us
Royal Patron
HRH Princess Diana d’Orléans – Duchess of Cadaval
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The Duchess is well known for her achievements in cultural heritage and the arts and also has a passion for elephants and the wider natural world. Évora, the closest city to Pangea, has been her family’s ancestral home for over 600 years.
“I am deeply honoured to join such a wonderful initiative, the impact of which will be felt not just by the elephants but also by the people of Alentejo. In my capacity as Patron, I am looking forward to making new connections and championing this incredible cause.”
Ambassador
Joana Vasconcelos
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Joana is a Portuguese artist internationally renowned for her enormous hand-crafted sculptures and has collaborated with the likes of Dior and Roche Bobois. Her foundation supports social and cultural initiatives in Portugal and she is passionate about protecting the environment.
“The natural world is a source of inspiration for artists like myself and we have a duty to do all we can to promote a peaceful coexistence with nature. It is wonderful that Pangea has chosen Portugal to establish their progressive initiative.”
Board of Trustees
Michael Reyner
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Senior partner for MWM Consulting. Former Partner, McKinsey & Company. Chairman for the Born Free Foundation.
Gitte Buchhave
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CEO, World Animal Protection Denmark.
Sue Olsen
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Founder and Trustee of Olsen Animal Trust.
Navindu Katugampola
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Trustee of the Born Free Foundation. Global Head of Sustainable Investing, Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
Florence Teneau
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Wildlife Programmes Manager, Fondation Brigitte Bardot.
Jonathan Olsen
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Trustee of the Olsen Animal Trust.
Lorene Jacquet
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Deputy Director of the Animal Protection Division, Fondation Brigitte Bardot. Board member, Eurogroup for Animals.
Dr Jan Schmidt-Burbach
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Head of Wildlife & Animal Welfare Research, World Animal Protection
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Help us create Europe's first large-scale sanctuary, where elephants can roam freely in an expansive, natural habitat, surrounded by their own kind.