Ruben de Kock

My role at LEAD Conservation is Manager, Current Operations. I’m responsible for coordinating the deployment of the training team, organising training interventions in different countries and with various organisations. I oversee training administration and ensure that records of training events, participants, and partner organisations are accurately captured. I also provide experiential advice on training matters and support the development of training documentation.

I thoroughly enjoy working with the training team. I’ve always been a team player, and being part of this team has opened my eyes to the opportunities for developing both people and systems. It has deepened my understanding of the training field and the practical adaptations we apply.
My connection with the team makes communication and planning much more effective. I’m able to gather detailed information for travel logistics and help ensure the team’s safety. As in any situation, communication is key—and my strong working relationship with the trainers allows for open and clear communication, which is essential to our collective success.

I’ve dedicated the past 34 years of my life to training field rangers. Having worked across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Russia, I can truly say I’ve met some of the bravest men and women in the world. Without rangers, there is no conservation. That belief has guided my entire career. I put rangers first.