Sam Cox

Sam Cox is a world-renowned polar adventurer, best known as the Founder of Frozen Dagger. As a former Royal Marines Commando Officer, he draws on a variety of skills and experiences to counter challenges, both physically and mentally, head-on. Keen to share his expertise with explorers globally, Sam is also working as the Co-Founder of 11 More Steps, and a Military and Expedition Lead at Resilient Nutrition. Passionate to speak openly on topics such as human performance, expeditions, and Antarctica, Sam is now a popular speaker to hire for events of all kinds.

In 2008, Sam began his professional career by becoming a Royal Marine for the Reserve. Developing his industry skills and knowledge during his first year of service, he was later selected to become a Commissioned Officer and gained the opportunity to plan and deliver operations and projects for strategic effect. During his 12 remarkable years of service, he developed a highly respected reputation and was selected to advise the UK Government, foreign stakeholders, NATO, and multiple non-governmental organisations. Having worked in some of the most high-pressure situations imaginable, Sam is now one of the most sought-after resilience speakers in the circuit.

Since taking a step back from the Royal Marines, Sam is now working as the Founder of Frozen Dagger. Alongside this, he is also a Military and Expeditions Lead for Resilience Nutrition. Keen to push his mental and physical resilience to the extremes, Sam’s Frozen Dagger expedition consists of a unique solo and unsupported record-breaking crossing of Antarctica. Starting at the coast of Berkner Island and finishing at the base of the Reedy Glacier. Admired for documenting his journey on his Instagram account, Sam is inspiring audiences globally to push themselves to reach peak performance in all areas of life.

A highly respected explorer, Sam Cox is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Keen to prepare the next generation of explorers to face extreme climates, Sam has co-founded 11 More Steps, an organisation which provides adventurers with an affordable, accessible, and sustainable method to test and trial equipment. Having transformed the industry over recent years, Sam has become a popular speaker to inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds. When looking to hire a passionate military and expedition speaker, do not hesitate to hire Sam today.