Pen Hadow
Arctic explorer and conservationist,
inspirational speaker, pioneer and innovator
Thanks to his record-breaking exploits, high-profile environmental research, and engaging personality, Pen is
in considerable demand worldwide as an inspirational and motivational speaker, delivering memorable,
thought-provoking and engaging presentations on executive performance in challenging business environments,
keynotes on the challenges presented to business leaders by environmental change and engaging after-dinner
talks on life as an explorer.
He also offers executive coaching and personal mentoring.
• Corporate motivational talks • Conference keynote speeches
• Award ceremony presentations • Themed masterclasses
• Board-room briefings • After dinner talks
Pen is determined in his own way to leave this world a better place. In 2021, he founded the marine conservation charity 90 Degrees North. His mission is to catalyse the creation of the world’s largest Marine Reserve, through three interlocking international treaties. Already awarded The Shackleton Medal for this work, Pen Hadow recently addressed the UN International Maritime Organization with a proposal for global shipping to avoid the area. His work is supported by a UN Report.
Described as “the thinking person’s explorer” Pen is much more than an explorer who speaks. He allows his audience to draw their own conclusions. He does not presume to tell others how they should run their businesses or their lives.
We would highly recommend Pen to other corporate clients wishing to impress their guests. He was a huge hit. Everyone thoroughly enjoying his presentation and the lucky few who met him afterwards were in awe.”
Major global capital management company
"I wanted to pass on to each of you my great admiration and congratulations for such a tremendous achievement in your expedition to the North Pole - a world first. The whole country is delighted, and your courage and fortitude is a marvelous example to us all. You all have a most deserving place in history and we are very proud of you.
Tony Blair
One of the world’s top ten Speakers
Daily Telegraph
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Summary information
- First person to trek solo and unassisted to the North Geographic Pole.
- Director, Arctic Mission (scientific expedition programme)
- Director, Arctic Mission (scientific expedition programme)
- Director, 90North Unit Ltd (not-for-profit advocacy work)
- Honorary Doctorate of Laws (University of Exeter)
- Honorary Doctorate of Science (University of Plymouth)
- Honorary Vice-President & Honorary Fellow, Royal Scottish Geographical Society
- Honorary Vice-President, Scientific Exploration Society
- Honorary Patron & Honorary Fellow, British Exploring Society
- Chairman, Sir Wally Herbert Gala Testimonial at the Royal Geographical Society (2006)
- Best Global Adventure (La Marca, 2003)
- Hero of the Environment (TIME magazine, 2009)
Speaking
Pen’s talks are delivered with humour, passion and thought-provoking insights. Audiences quickly appreciate Pen’s approach is all about engaging with their situation – with their fears, challenges and dreams.
With the option of supporting dramatic images and film footage, Pen’s ideas can resonate long after the event.
His environmental keynotes, motivational addresses, and after-dinner talks offer his hard-won insights from a life as a leading polar explorer
In Print
Pen Hadow has written about his expedition to the north pole. SOLO. North Pole: Alone and Unsupported
- He has contributed to many other publications. Including
- ‘Catlin Arctic Survey – Investigating the Changing Arctic Ocean Environment’ co-edited by Pen Hadow & Chip Cunliffe, Polarworld 2013
- ‘The Modern Explorers’ edited by Robin Hanbury-Tenison, Thames & Hudson 2011