Our Team
Matt
Perry
Perry
General Manager
Anti-Poaching & Conservation
Anti-Poaching & Conservation
Matt has worked in conservation for over 25 years. He joined the Grumeti Fund as a Section Manager in 2008, was promoted to Conservation Manager in 2016, and was appointed General Manager in 2020 to co-lead the Grumeti Fund.
He is an experienced manager skilled in conservation management, law enforcement, conservation strategy and leadership. Starting a career in the iconic Kruger National Park provided Matt with a solid foundation and understanding of the intricate management challenges facing Africa’s protected areas. From Kruger, Matt went on to consult on projects in Zimbabwe, Namibia and Tanzania.
Matt has committed more than 15 years of his time serving the Grumeti Fund and he is proud of the success achieved so far and is dedicated to ensuring that this extraordinary story continues to deliver impact to both the people and wildlife of the Serengeti.
Matt grew up in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. He formalized his love of conservation with a Diploma in Nature Conservation from the Tshwane University of Technology in South Africa. In 2017, Matt went on to complete a master’s degree in Conservation Leadership at the University of Cambridge.