Alex Tozer

Alex first joined Operation Wallacea in the summer of 2004, volunteering in a baking hot office in a dusty Honduran town for three months in the name of conservation. The experience sparked a lasting commitment, and he has been closely involved ever since in setting up and running projects across the organisation’s global network of sites. Appointed as a Director in 2008, Alex now serves as Chief Financial Officer and remains an active member of the leadership team, helping to guide Opwall’s continued growth and impact.

With an MSc (Distinction) in Psychology from University of Nottingham, Alex also holds professional qualifications in Occupational Testing. His field credentials include being an Emergency First Response Instructor and holding a C-permit bird ringing licence, reflecting a hands-on approach to conservation that mirrors his operational leadership. He was a founding member of the Expedition Providers’ Association, a body that plays an important role in establishing and maintaining best practice standards across the overseas expeditions industry.

In 2021, Alex co-founded rePLANET and was appointed Director in 2022. The company is built around a clear mission “Nature, rebuilt. Capital, mobilised. Impact, delivered.” partnering with investors and businesses to develop science-led, high-integrity nature projects. These initiatives deliver measurable outcomes for climate, biodiversity, ecosystems, and watersheds, locking in carbon savings for generations while working hand-in-hand with local communities to ensure long-term success.

Alongside his work with rePLANET, Alex continues to play a key role at Operation Wallacea, combining financial expertise, operational experience, and a deep-rooted passion for conservation. He remains known for his practical involvement in the field and for his distinctly enthusiastic, if slightly questionable, South American Spanish.