OUR TEAM

The LEO Team has been brought together by a genuine passion for conservation and sustainable living. Each staff member is extremely dedicated towards our mission and would go the extra mile to achieve our conservation and wildlife monitoring objectives. All the members of the Team are FGASA qualified and have years of experience on the field. We love to share our knowledge with our volunteers and educate them on the bigger conservation issues as well as living a sustainable lifestyle. Our motto is: "together, we can make a difference!".

Koos Niemann

Project Director

Koos, born in Potgietersrus, South Africa, is the Director of LEO Africa and has been part of the project since 2007. With over 20 years of bush experience, including work as a Big 5 reserve manager and security manager (head of an anti-poaching unit), he is the driving force behind LEO Africa.
Koos oversees all aspects of the project, from daily operations to camera trap servicing and behind-the-scenes logistics that keep the program running smoothly.
He has vast experience with wildlife monitoring, game capture, reserve maintenance, alien plant control, and animal tracking, making him the go-to person for any conservation-related decision.

Mark

Ranger

Mark is an experienced wildlife tracker, specialized in Carnivores. He holds a degree in Wildlife Management and Conservation and has conducted research on various predator species, including cheetah and leopard. Mark also leads wildlife tours, tracking large carnivores all over the world.
He has been working for LEO Africa for over five years. Although he is known as a predator expert, he is involved in all LEO activities including monitoring, reserve maintenance, anti-poaching, as well as data collection and leopard ID-kits.
His commitment to preserving predator and other wildlife populations has made him an invaluable member of the LEO Africa team

Tiaan

Ranger

Tiaan was born and raised in South Africa, growing up close to the Kruger National Park, where his love for the bush and wildlife first began. Tiaan started his wildlife career as a Field Guide for luxury lodges.
He has been working for LEO Africa for a year and is involved in all LEO field activities, including monitoring, reserve management, and anti-poaching.
Tiaan’s guiding experience allows him to ensure both educational and memorable experiences. His passion for the bush and educating others makes him a key member of the LEO Africa team.