Julian Matthews
Founder, TOFTigers
Over two decades of work rewilding and conserving forests through TOFTigers. Founder of Discovery Initiatives, now Steppes Travel Group. Currently leading rewilding projects in the UK.
Advisory Board
Leadership and experience
TOFT Advisory Board
Bringing together respected voices from conservation, responsible tourism, hospitality, public policy and community development.
Guided by experience
Our Advisory Board provides strategic insight and independent guidance, helping TOFT strengthen its impact across conservation, sustainable tourism and community-led development.
Praveen Pardeshi
IAS (Retd.)
Former Principal Secretary, Revenue and Forests. With 38 years in the IAS, he is a wildlife enthusiast and advocate for balancing forest conservation with tribal livelihoods.
Bittu Sehgal
Founder & Editor, Sanctuary Asia
Conservationist, author and editor. Publisher of India’s leading wildlife magazine and books on national parks and sanctuaries.
Dr. Anish Andheria
President, Wildlife Conservation Trust
Award-winning wildlife photographer and NTCA board member. A prominent advocate for tiger and wildlife conservation.
Ram Pratap Singh
Director, Chambal Safari Lodge
Social entrepreneur and founder of Chambal Agritech Incubator and the Indian School of Nature. Active in wildlife conservation and responsible tourism.
Michael Dominic
Managing Director, CGH Earth
Hospitality expert behind Spice Village and Bangaram resorts. He is also a passionate trekker and bird photographer.
Manav Khanduja
Founder, Pugdundee Safaris
Environmental lawyer turned conservationist. He has redefined wildlife travel through sustainable and community-driven safari experiences.
Vikram Madhok
Managing Director, Abercrombie & Kent India
More than 35 years of experience in tourism and hospitality, with leadership roles at TAJ, Oberoi, WTTC India and PATA.
Akanksha Garg
Founder & CEO, Waxpol Hotels
Responsible tourism leader with roles in RTSOI, ATOAI and CII. She continues to drive sustainability across the eco-hospitality sector.
Soity Banerjee
Travel & Food Writer
Twenty years of writing for National Geographic Traveller, Condé Nast and India Today. Project Editor for a UNWTO-affiliated Responsible Tourism Initiative.
Abhishek Behl
Founder, TOFT India
Founder of TOFT India and PUG Certification. Recipient of the Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Award and a global advocate for sustainable wilderness travel.
Paras Loomba
Founder, Global Himalayan Expedition
Engineer turned social entrepreneur who brought solar power to more than 230 Himalayan villages. Recognised by UNFCCC, WTTC and UNWTO.
Working together for lasting impact
Diverse experience and shared commitment help guide TOFT’s work toward stronger conservation outcomes and more responsible tourism across South Asia.