Jim GUENTER

Jim Guenter is the Chief Executive Officer of Species360, a global non-profit that empowers zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens to advance species conservation through data sharing and collaboration. Under his leadership, Species360 supports over 1,300 member institutions across 100 countries with tools such as the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) and the Species Conservation Toolkit Initiative (SCTI). Jim is a passionate advocate for global partnerships that bridge science, technology, and conservation practice. He has guided Species360 through strategic growth, ensuring that its data platforms serve as critical infrastructure for managing wildlife populations and advancing biodiversity goals. With a background spanning organizational leadership, sustainability, and technology innovation, Jim brings a collaborative approach to addressing the most pressing challenges facing wildlife conservation today.