Described as an environmental activist, conservationist and community leader, Andrew Muir has dedicated his life to conservation and social development. He was mentored by conservation icon Ian Player for 13 years, and took over his legacy in the management of the various organizations that Player had founded, including the world famous Wilderness Leadership School and Wilderness Foundation. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of Wilderness Foundation Global and Wilderness Foundation Africa. Andrew was honored as an International Rolex Awards Laureate in 2008, and as South African Conservationist of the Year in 2007. He has a Master's degree in Environment and Development from the University of Natal Pietermaritzburg, was awarded Degree of Doctor Social Science honoris causa from the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg in 2014, and serves on a number of non-profit, business and conservation boards.