Our Trustees are an integral part of the Atlantic Salmon Trust, bringing with them skillsets from the wider environmental NGO sector, the corporate world and industry. This group of individuals provides key support in areas such as science and data, fisheries management, fundraising and media. We are delighted to be welcoming four new Trustees to the team this winter.
Christine Colvin
Christine Colvin is the Policy Lead for Freshwater at WWF International. Christine has worked in Europe and Africa on water policy and law development and has extensive advocacy experience, building community-public-private partnerships for water resilience. She has an MSc in Hydrogeology and is passionate about the better use of groundwater resources, particularly as a nature-based solution for drought in the climate crisis. Christine led the Freshwater programme in WWF South Africa for 9 years, establishing strategic Water Source Areas and developing the Journey of Water with her colleagues. More recently in the UK she was Director for Advocacy and Communications with The Rivers Trust and played a critical role in strengthening the UK’s new Environment Act on sewage pollution. Christine works with the WWF global network, plus the members of the Freshwater Challenge, to link nature restoration and climate adaptation with solutions to provide long-term water resilience for people and nature.
”In the current age of regeneration, the Atlantic Salmon Trust’s work on the ground is vital. Not just for salmon, but for healthy catchments and oceans, and not just for us, but for future generations. We have a short window of opportunity to revive salmon populations in climate-resilient rivers, and I am delighted to join forces with the Trust to achieve that.”
Christine Colvin
John Miller
John has spent all his professional life in the IT industry, progressing through Sales, Operations, Strategy, Business Transformation, and M&A activities.
As a global leader with Dell Technologies and, more recently, Micro Focus, he witnessed a troubling decline in society’s connection to nature. Perhaps only Iceland and Finland stand out as two countries where he observed an enduring harmony.
A lifelong ‘sporting naturalist’, John is passionate about bridging the growing gap between humanity and the environment. He believes this disconnect hinders future generations’ ability to apply evolving science and evidence to tackle today’s environmental challenges. A strong advocate for education, he champions the inclusion of a GCSE in Natural History within the national curriculum, seeing it as a vital step toward reconnecting young people with the natural world.
John’s debut book, What’s in a Year, explores the deep connection between fieldsports and nature, showcasing how these intertwined realms can inspire a more sustainable future.
We are delighted to welcome John to the team, where he will be playing a key role in the strategic development of the Save the Spring programme, in partnership with the River Dee.
“A year ago, I set myself a personal goal to champion the conservation of two iconic and declining species close to my heart—the Eurasian curlew and the Atlantic salmon. Recognising the urgent need for conservation leadership, I became a trustee of the Curlew conservation charity, Curlew Action, and I am now thrilled to contribute to the vital work of the Atlantic Salmon Trust, advocating for these species and their habitats.”
John Miller
Keith Wallington
As a young boy growing up in South Africa, Keith became deeply fascinated with the natural world, and in particular aquatic ecosystems. As a result a passion for fly fishing took a deep hold. This led to Keith advocating for freshwater habitats in South Africa and then, having moved to England in 2007, doing the same for British rivers through hands-on conservation, campaigning and personal advocacy. After serving for almost 10 years as a trustee of the South East Rivers Trust in England, and then moving to Scotland, Keith sought a way to have an impact over a larger geography.
”The Atlantic Salmon Trust is a perfect vehicle for me to channel my efforts into meaningful change across a huge area (The North Atlantic). In parallel I am an investor and Chairperson in the technology sector. I believe many of my experiences in the commercial world are eminently transferable into my work with the Atlantic Salmon Trust, including with new data modelling technologies.”
Keith Wallington
Dylan Williams
Dylan spent his formative years studying and working in agriculture in Wales, before working for the Countryside Commission for Scotland on the wild Northwest Coast. As Head of Game and Wildlife Management Department at Sparsholt College he created the first 3-year National Diploma in Game Wildlife and Conservation Management which continues to this day.
A desire to work in the commercial world provided an exceptional opportunity in 1991, when Dylan founded the Royal Berkshire Shooting School. Following the acquisition of Royal Berkshire Shooting Group in 2018 by James Purdey and Sons, Dylan went on to establish Pressendye Limited – a consultancy providing private shooting tuition, assistance for rural businesses, and promoting the brands and companies that he is proud to work with. He is also a Consultant to the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust and Eat Wild, as well as helping many other local and national charities.
Dylan brings with him an exceptional understanding of the fieldsports and wider rural and agricultural sectors – all key stakeholder groups within efforts to restore wild salmon and the places they live.
”I was honoured to be invited to become a Trustee of the Atlantic Salmon Trust. My time spent fishing is based on the fact that I truly love rivers. Being an indicator for cold, clean water, the success of wild Atlantic salmon recovery will be a success for us all.”
Dylan Williams
