Mark Beaumont is 28 years old and has been an adventurer from an early age. When Mark is not on expedition he is usually busy at events or writing books, whilst also training and planning for the next project.

Mark’s public speaking takes him to many businesses and organisations, both in the UK and abroad. In business and commerce, Mark is the first Corporate Ambassador for LDC (‘Lloyds TSB Development Capital’). As Patron of the Saltire Foundation, Scotland’s leading intern and fellowship program, Mark promotes the role entrepreneurs play in business. He supports this message through his school visiting programme, many of whom follow his expeditions online.

Mark continues to raise money and awareness for a number of charities and is a patron for the TUSK Trust and Orkidstudio, is an ambassador for the Scottish Wildlife Trust and is a founding trustee of the Active Earth Foundation.