SAM CHEVALLIER
Summary
Since the age of 17, I’ve been deeply motivated to understand how we can effectively respond to the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. This early calling led me to study at leading institutions in sustainability science and to launch several ventures focused on ecological and climate solutions.
Over the years, I’ve developed a strong skill in storytelling, a tool I’ve found essential for inspiring action and bringing clarity and emotional resonance to any brand or vision I work with.
My curiosity has taken me across disciplines and landscapes: from science and ecological research to nature guiding, creative expression through editing and writing, teaching, and entrepreneurship. At the core of it all is a drive to understand, to restore, and to act, rooted in a lifelong commitment to the natural world.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Startup Founder
Keystones Expedition
03.2024 - Current
- Led a multi-country expedition to produce stories on keystone individuals, landscapes, and conservation projects.
- Developed and executed business strategies to grow brand presence and audience engagement.
- Conducted market and field research to identify storytelling opportunities and ecological trends.
- Managed all operations including budgeting, logistics, production, and resource allocation.
- Built partnerships with local NGOs and businesses to expand reach and co-create content.
- Produced and distributed films, podcasts, and social media content to a global audience.
Founder
ReWild Africa (PTY) LTD
01.2017 - Current
- I have played many roles in the Start of up phase of ReWild Africa. Hiring, Sales, marketing, Technical film Expertise, and general business development. During this time, I have also helped seed Learn Biomimicry (online education) and Protectors - Independant documentary business.
Climate Storyteller
KAYA. Global
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with Kaya to translate complex carbon and biodiversity market concepts into accessible narratives and visual materials.
- Developed storytelling frameworks and communication tools to help articulate Kaya’s vision and project development approach.
- Conducted in-depth research to ensure accuracy and alignment with the nature-based solutions (NbS) sector and emerging carbon market trends.
- Gained strong working knowledge of NbS, ecosystem services, and biodiversity finance while supporting strategic positioning efforts.
- Crafted compelling, story-driven content for diverse audiences across digital and investor platforms.
- Adapted narratives based on audience feedback and performance metrics to maximize clarity and engagement.
Environmental Educator
Cape Leopard Trust
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked as an Environmental educator in the Cederberg Wilderness, this meant hosting workshops for young children to have transformational experiences with wilderness
Game Ranger
Nsasani Trust
02.2022 - 06.2022
- I have started taking experiential learning courses into wild places to explore ecological literature, whilst engaging with people in business to see how they can see the way in which nature thinks. (The greatest problems today arise from the difference between how we think, and how nature thinks)
Biomimicry Practitioner
Learn Biomimicry
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: www.LearnBiomimicry.com
- Shareholder and Biomimicry Practitioner
Lecturer/Facilitator
Schumacher College
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Work as a freelance researcher, teacher and facilitator. I also host climate change related workshops in Dartington village, UK
Education
MBA -
Alt MBA
01.2019
MA Ecological Design Thinking - Ecological Design Thinking
Schumacher College
01.2015
Post Graduate Diploma (Honours) - The Future of Rewilding
Sustainability Institute
01.2014
Skills
- Partnerships and Networks
- Public Speaking
- Film Editor
- Film Director
- Drone Pilot
- Design Thinking
- Research
- Scriptwriting
- Biomimicry Practitioner
- Hiring and Teams
- Building Business Culture
- Event Planning
- Sales & Marketing
- Game Ranger
- Strategic thinking
- Delegation and empowerment
- Visionary leadership
- Business networking
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Business administration
- Recruitment and hiring
- Cash flow management
- Talent acquisition
- Negotiation
- Business development
- Partnership building
- Channel development
- Systems thinker
Certification
- Climate Leader Certificate
- Climate Reality Project
- Oct 2020 - Dec 2023
- Cape Town
- I was part of the 2020 cohort with other climate leaders to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the climate crises.
LANGUAGES
English
Afrikaans
French
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Birding, Cricket, Reading, Surfing
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Driving licence: B
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: 1990-05-17
- Place of birth: South Africa
- Nationality: South African/British
- Marital status: Unmarried
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-chevallier-87122563/
- Website: https://www.rewildafrica.org/
Timeline
Startup Founder
Keystones Expedition
03.2024 - Current
Climate Storyteller
KAYA. Global
03.2023 - 06.2024
Game Ranger
Nsasani Trust
02.2022 - 06.2022
Environmental Educator
Cape Leopard Trust
01.2022 - 07.2022
Lecturer/Facilitator
Schumacher College
01.2021 - 07.2021
Biomimicry Practitioner
Learn Biomimicry
01.2019 - 01.2022
Founder
ReWild Africa (PTY) LTD
01.2017 - Current
MBA -
Alt MBA
MA Ecological Design Thinking - Ecological Design Thinking
Schumacher College
Post Graduate Diploma (Honours) - The Future of Rewilding
Sustainability Institute
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