Adam Falk
President and CEO
Wildlife Conservation Society
Dr. Adam Falk was appointed president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in July 2025.
In this role, he oversees one of the world’s leading zoological networks, including the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium, as well as a major active conservation programme spanning more than 50 countries.
By leveraging the combined strength of its zoos, aquarium, and international conservation efforts, the Society works to protect wildlife and wild places across the globe.
Falk holds a doctorate in theoretical and mathematical physics from Harvard University, and completed postdoctoral research at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and the University of California, San Diego.
He has built a storied career rooted in science, philanthropy, and institutional leadership, including serving as president of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which funds research and education in STEM fields, and president of Williams College in Massachusetts.
Falk also spent more than 15 years at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, culminating in his role as dean of the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
By joining WCS, he brings passion, commitment, and expertise to this scientific community, supporting its work both in institutional settings and in conservation across the globe.
