Mr Mike Barclay is the Group CEO and Executive Director of the Mandai Wildlife Group. The Mandai Wildlife Group operates Singapore’s wildlife parks, namely Bird Paradise, Night Safari, River Wonders and the Singapore Zoo. The Group is also driving an exciting rejuvenation plan at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve that will integrate five wildlife parks with distinctive nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort. Additionally, Mr Barclay serves as Chairman of Mandai Global and is a Non-Executive Director of Mandai Nature, the conservation arm of the Group.

Previously, Mr. Barclay was CEO of Sentosa Development Corporation, where he managed Sentosa, one of Singapore’s top tourist destinations. This followed on from stints as Regional Vice President Asia for the International Air Transport Association and Chief Executive of the reginal airline SilkAir. Mr Barclay began his career with Singapore Airlines, holding various portfolios in Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and the UK.

Mr Barclay has a Master of Science degree in Transport Planning & Engineering from the University of Leeds. He completed the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School in 2005.