Biography
Gray N. Thornton is President & CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) the world’s leading wild sheep conservation organization.
Prior to joining WSF, Thornton served 18 years in leadership positions at Dallas Safari Club and Safari Club International. Thornton followed his passion for conservation and sustainable use after a successful sales career with Unisys and Xerox corporations.
He received a BSc in Management and Marketing and has earned advanced credits in Wildlife Management.
Speaking at
Resilience in Unexpected Places
Oct 09 2025 (16:30 - 17:15)
Room: Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion
Panel Discussion: Feeding the Future - Which Food Systems Will Survive Escalating Climate Events?
Oct 09 2025 (17:30 - 18:30)
Room: Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion
Living with Wildlife: Stories of Recovery, Resilience, and Coexistence
Oct 10 2025 (15:00 - 15:45)
Room: Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion
Living with Wildlife Photography Competition Awards Ceremony
Oct 10 2025 (19:00 - 21:00)
Room: Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion
The Hidden Wildlife Economy: From Harvests to Conservation Permits
Oct 12 2025 (11:00 - 11:45)
Room: Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion
Can Wild Economies Fund Conservation? From Livelihoods to Resilient Nature-Based Economies
Oct 12 2025 (15:00 - 15:45)
Room: Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion
Beyond the Pavilion: Be Part of the Human-Centred Conservation Journey
Oct 12 2025 (19:00 - 21:00)
Room: Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion
Where People Shape the Land, and the Land Shapes Us
Oct 13 2025 (11:00 - 11:45)
Room: Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion