Ranulph Fiennes

  • “World’s Greatest Living Explorer” - Guinness Book of Records
  • “One of the World’s Top Ten Speakers” – Daily Telegraph

A daring and world renowned explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has persevered through physical and emotional hardship to push the limits of human endurance. The first to walk across Antarctica, running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents after a heart attack, Sir Fiennes life speaks to the strength and courage inside everyone.

 

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Past Hosts Include:
  • Tikva Children & Home, Odessa
  • RICS QS & Construction
  • NHS North West
  • Chester Festival
  • BAE Systems
  • Comptia
  • Londis
  • E-ON
  • South Stand Conference
  • Philips
Rave Reviews About Ranulph Fiennes
“You provided a fascinating insight into your amazing exploits. You are an inspirational figure and an admirable example of what can be attained by extending the limits of personal motivation and challenge.”

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"On behalf of Tikva Odessa, our trustees and executives in the UK, I am writing to thank you for your wonderful talk last night. You absolutely lifted the spirits of everyone there! The evening was an emotional one and quite heavy after the film, but you managed to turn it around and leave everyone laughing for a solid 20 minutes; it was absolutely brilliant. Everyone who has spoken to me said how much they enjoyed it and have never heard a better after dinner speaker! And you managed to convey the indomitable spirit you possess and link it to our work – thank you for this, as well."

-Tikva Children's Home, Odessa

"Thank you again for making the evening so memorable, not only for myself but for the 590 people in attendance on the night, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. "

- RICS QS & Construction

"Excellent, very inspirational, fantastic speaker. "

- NHS North West

"He thrilled and delighted the audience with his gripping stories from his expedition and adventures. "

- Chester Festival

"My admiration for him as a truly great Briton has increased 100 fold following his talk. "

- BAE Systems

"The feedback we have received was immense and you are by far the best keynote speaker we have ever had. "

- Comptia

"You lead such an inspiring life and not only defy the odds but also ensure that those who need help receive it with the many millions you and your team have raised over the years. "

- Londis

"It was clear that everyone was hugely energized following your presentation which was both entertaining and thought-provoking on many levels."

- E-ON

"Sir Ranulph went down a storm. His presentation was amazing (you could hear a pin drop in the room). "

- South Stand Conference

"The presentation was extremely entertaining, witty, inspiring, thought provoking and humbling, the best speaker we have ever had and will find it difficult to follow next year. "

- Philips

"The entire room was spellbound by your words and adventures, they were truly inspired by you. "

- De La Rue

"Sir Ranulph was a great table guest and a wonderful speaker. We have received quite a bit of feedback from our guests and they all loved him!"

- Racal Acoustics

"You captured the audience with your lifetime tales of motivation, determination, achievements and of course the hardships you encountered. We were lucky to have made the perfect choice."

- UBS Warburg

"You provided a fascinating insight into your amazing exploits. You are an inspirational figure and an admirable example of what can be attained by extending the limits of personal motivation and challenge."

- Pfizer
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Biography

In 1984 the Guinness Book of Records described Sir Ranulph
Fiennes as the “World’s Greatest Living Explorer.” And with his highly motivational and entertaining presentations, The U.K.’s Daily Telegraph has listed Ranulph Fiennes as “One of the World's Top Ten Speakers.”

Sir Ranulph was awarded the Sultan of Oman’s Bravery Medal in 1970, the Explorers Club of New York Medal in 1983, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s Livingstone Gold Medal in 1983, the Royal Geographical Society’s Founder’s Medal in 1984, and both he and his late wife received the Polar
Medal in 1987.

In 1993 he was awarded an OBE for “human endeavour and charitable services.”

Sir Ranulph has, through his expeditions, raised large amounts for charities. He has led 22 major expeditions to remote parts of the world including both Poles.

In 2003, only three and a half months after suffering a massive heart attack and double bypass operation, he
ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.

In 2004 he came second in the International North Pole Marathon and, in 2005, he raised £2m through his ascent to within 300 metres of the Everest summit ridge for the British Heart Foundations new research MRI scanner. In March 2007, he climbed the North Face of the Eiger and raised £1.8m for Marie Curie Cancer Care’s delivering Choice Programme. Also in 2007 Winner of ITV’s Greatest Britons 2007 Sport Award and in May 2008, climbed Everest (Nepal-side) to within 400m from the summit. In May 2009 he successfully summitted Everest, raising nearly £3m for Marie Curie Cancer Care. To date he has raised about £14 million for UK charities.

He is the author of 18 books including The Feather Men (a UK # 1 Bestseller), Beyond the Limits, Captain
Scott, the bestselling biography of 2003 and his autobiography of 2007, Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know.