Dean Huxley

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Margaret River Wildlife Hospital

Dean Huxley is the Chief Executive Officer of WA Wildlife and Co-Founder of Margaret River Wildlife Hospital.

Dean’s journey in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation began in 2008, leading to management roles within the industry. He served as WA Wildlife’s Animal Care Coordinator from 2010 to 2018 and Director of Operations from 2018 to 2024.

In addition to post graduate qualifications in professional fundraising and business, Dean sits on several Boards and committees including, but not limited to:

  • the Western Australian Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (State Gov)

  • Western Australia Committee for Animal Welfare in Emergencies (State Gov)

  • Murdoch University Animal Ethics Committee.  

Dean brings invaluable expertise in animal welfare, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, operations management, project management, professional fundraising and strategic leadership.