James Harcourt – Chief Executive
As Chief Executive at Working Animals International, James leads our work to improve the lives of working animals and the communities who depend on them around the world.
James brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across international development, global health and the charity sector. Before joining Working Animals International, he was Managing Director of Options, an international development organisation working with governments, civil society, communities and partners in low-income countries. There, he led the organisation’s global strategy and operations across 15 countries. He has also held senior leadership roles at MSI Reproductive Choices and The National Lottery Community Fund.
Throughout his career, James has worked with governments, academic institutions, NGOs and communities to tackle complex international challenges, strengthen systems, influence policy and build sustainable local capacity. He has lived and worked in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, including with rural communities where working animals play an important role in people’s lives and livelihoods.
Katie Crane – Director of Global Marketing, Communication & Advocacy
As Director of Global Marketing, Communications & Advocacy, Katie leads Working Animals International’s global work to grow awareness, engagement and support for working animals through bold communications, compelling storytelling and strategic advocacy. She oversees the charity’s marketing, brand and digital activity across multiple countries, helping to build Working Animals International’s profile and global voice.
A CIM-qualified professional, Katie brings extensive experience in marketing, communications and digital engagement, having held senior roles across the charity and publishing sectors. She’s passionate about using storytelling to inspire action and championing causes that protect animals and the environment.
Rebekah Sullivan – Director of Global Animal Health & Welfare
Rebekah brings a wealth of veterinary experience to lead the Animal Health & Welfare Directorate, having qualified as a vet in 2005 and worked in mixed practice (farm animals, small animals and equines) in the UK and overseas. Rebekah also has previous animal welfare charity experience as a clinical vet, in teaching, research, developing welfare assessment tools, managing the medicine and laboratory caseload, and as an international veterinary advisor. She has completed post-graduate study in equine internal medicine and has written for several scientific journals and presented at conferences on both donkey medicine and One Health topics.
Rebekah holds an MSc in One Health and is very passionate about exploring opportunities for collaborative health and welfare care across human, animal and environmental spheres.
Emma Williams – Director of Global Income Generation
As Director of Income Generation, Emma is responsible for inspiring and engaging partners and individuals to support Working Animals International’s global work through donations, grants, lotteries, and sponsorship.
Emma has 20 years’ worth of experience in supporter engagement, events, fundraising and marketing and has been a senior leader for over 10 years including in the international development and equine sectors. Emma cares deeply about the welfare of all animals and has a lifelong love for horses, ponies and donkeys.
David Clark – Global Programmes Director
As Global Programmes Director David oversees Working Animals International’s programmatic work with partners and is passionate about deepening its impact through innovation and systems change. David brings over 22 years of experience leading programmes and services in the civil society, international development and humanitarian spaces. He has worked in a range of senior roles with Frontline AIDS, Christian Aid and the Refugee Council amongst others leading large and complex health, human rights and resilience programmes. He is a Clore Social Leadership fellow and a keen cyclist, walker and birdwatcher.
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