Mark Beaumont

Mark Beaumont BEM is a record-breaking adventure athlete, broadcaster, keynote speaker, and impact investor. Best known as the Guinness World Record holder for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, Mark has led expeditions across more than 130 nations and territories. He has also spent over 15 years making documentaries for BBC, GCN, and CNN, as well as publishing multiple books. As a keynote speaker, he translates the lessons of extreme endurance into business strategy, discussing equity deals, boardroom strategies, and performance teams alongside tales of survival and resilience.

Having cycled around the world twice, Mark currently holds the 18,000-mile record in an astonishing 78 days and 14 hours, achieving the famed ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ challenge by bicycle for the first time. His previous attempt, made nine years earlier, was later surpassed, but his second record-breaking feat obliterated the existing time by 82 days. He has also undertaken other major cycling challenges, including his solo ride from Cairo to Cape Town in just over 41 days and the 13,000-mile journey from Alaska to Argentina. Beyond cycling, he has completed ocean rowing, mountaineering, and high Arctic expeditions.

Mark’s passion for adventure was evident from an early age. At just 12 years old, he raised an impressive £3,000 for charity by cycling across Scotland, and at 15, he completed the length of Britain from John O’Groats to Land’s End. Since then, he has remained committed to raising money for charity with every expedition, having accumulated thousands of pounds for various causes, including £18,000 during his first round-the-world cycle. His contributions to sport, broadcasting, and charity were recognised with a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. He was also named ‘Top Scot’ in 2011, honoured as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics, and awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Dundee University in 2013.

Beyond his achievements as an athlete and broadcaster, Mark Beaumont has an extensive background in business and economics. As a partner at Eos, he plays a key role in an early-stage innovation fund and angel network, supporting pioneering science and technology companies. He has also worked in private equity, originating deals and scaling mid-market businesses. As a highly experienced keynote and conference speaker, Mark is valued for his ability to draw parallels between extreme endurance, high performance, and strategic planning in business. If you are looking for a speaker who has endured and overcome extraordinary challenges, both in the wilderness and the boardroom, Mark Beaumont is the ideal choice.