Andy Reid MBE

BIO

Andy Reid is a former British Army soldier who served for 15 years in the Army and is now an acclaimed inspirational speaker. In 2009, Andy has his life changed forever whilst on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Having stepped on an explosive device planted by the Taliban he was injured so badly that it was miraculous that he survived. The IED plate which Andy stepped on resulted in him losing his right arm and both of his legs. His recovery had people in awe as he only spent 2 weeks in hospital before returning. Through his incredible attitude, inner fortitude and will to overcome such adversity, Andy has not stopped being positive - skydiving, taking part in a 10k run and being awarded The Sun Newspaper Millie Award for Overcoming Adversity. Andy has been awarded an MBE, is an ambassador for the ABF Solider Charity and has launched an autobiography called Standing Tall. In October 2022, Andy became the first triple amputee to climb Kilimanjaro on prosthetic legs.

SKILLS

Leadership | Inspiration | Motivation | Resilience | Overcoming Adversity | Management | Crisis Management | Public Speaking

ACHIEVEMENTS

British Army - Served as a Solider for 15 years Awarded with an MBE Author - Standing Tall The Suns Millie Award for Overcoming Adversity Owner - Wine Bar and Coffee Shop Ambassador - Morson Group, Auxesia Home and Co founder of The Standing Tall Foundation First triple amputee to climb Kilimanjaro on prosthetic legs