Ed Jackson

Ed Jackson is famed as a former professional rugby player, who spent over a decade playing at the highest level for teams such as the Wasps, Bath, London Welsh and Newport Gwent Dragons. In 2017, Ed’s life changed considerably after he dived into the shallow end of a pool and broke his neck. Suffering debilitating injuries, Ed channelled drive and perseverance into his recovery and is now a recovered quadriplegic. With such an inspirational story to tell, Ed is now booked as a speaker for corporate and public events to share how he overcame adversity and how audiences can embrace a positive mindset and persevere through challenges.

Making his professional rugby debut in 2007, Ed began his playing career with Bath Rugby. Playing with the team for three years, Ed proved his worth as a talented player and was later scouted to join London Welsh Rugby Football Club in 2011. Becoming a fan favourite on the pitch, Ed was also selected to play for Wasps Rugby in 2013 and Newport Gwent Dragons in 2015. In 2017, Ed’s life changed for the foreseeable. After jumping into the shallow end of a swimming pool, Ed suffered a broken neck and was left with a spinal cord injury. With a destroying diagnosis of potentially never being able to walk again, Ed was determined to not accept defeat and endured intensive rehabilitation.

Fast forward to the present and Ed is inspiring all - now a recovered quadriplegic who climbed Mera Peak in 2019! Not letting the adversity he experienced hold him back, Ed has also become a broadcaster for Channel 4 and founded M2M Presents. Encouraging those around him to persevere through obstacles and adopt a positive mindset, Ed is also an Ambassador of Wings 4 Life, Restart Rugby and Berghaus. In 2021, Ed was also recruited to present live coverage for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games – which were postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in 2021, Ed published his autobiography Lucky - which earned the status of Sunday Times Bestseller on the 9th of August 2021. A year later, Ed was requested to join the presenting team of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, and in 2023 he became the Founder of Vapoura Rum. In August 2024, Ed will be releasing his debut movie "The Mountain Within Me" in partnership with Universal Pictures. This movie will follow Ed's journey of resilience, courage and strength, and has been described as an "inspiring, thought-provoking documentary about unexpected change, hope and finding renewed purpose in life".

Having overcome serious adversity, Ed is now a popular choice as an inspirational speaker to have perform at corporate and public events. Sharing his story of determination, perseverance and positivity, Ed inspires all to overcome their personal challenges. Covering topics of resilience, change management, perspectives and positive mindsets, Ed has spoken for countless top clients such as Microsoft and Aspen. Whether he be presenting in person or via a webinar, Ed captivates audiences with his emotional journey of recovery and inspires all to overcome adversity.