MARK BEAUMONT - Adventurer / Broadcaster

Mark Beaumont has spent the past two decades taking on some of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet. He holds the world record for cycling around the globe in just 78 days and 14 hours, covering 18,000 miles and averaging 240 miles a day. His expeditions span over 130 countries and have included rowing the Atlantic, cycling across entire continents, mountaineering, and exploring the high Arctic.

Mark is also a highly respected broadcaster, having produced documentaries for the BBC, GCN and CNN, and is the author of five books. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year Honours for services to sport and charity.

Off the bike, Mark has built a career in business and investment. He is a partner at Eos, an impact investment firm backing early-stage science and technology ventures with the potential to improve lives. His background in economics and private equity gives him a unique ability to connect the mindset of world-class performance with commercial strategy and innovation.

Whether navigating ocean storms or boardroom decisions, Mark brings compelling insight into leadership, risk, resilience and the pursuit of ambitious goals.

Absolutely fantastic... the audience were totally captivated.
— Wolfson Electronics
The highlight of our conference... very inspiring... a real pleasure to work with.
— Napier University, Edinburgh
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