Louis Rudd

BIO

Louis Rudd MBE is a record breaking polar adventurer, expedition leader, former Royal Marine Commando and SAS soldier with 35 years of service. Louis is the first and only person to have traversed Antarctica twice using human power alone. Firstly, in 2016-17 leading a team of six soldiers on a 67 day 1,100 mile route and for a second time, solo with no resupply in 2018-19, becoming the first British person (and second ever) in the world to complete the crossing of the Antarctic continental land mass. This crossing was a 56 day, 920 mile solo journey. Louis is also a member of the exclusive Explorers Club, a Fellow at the Royal Geographical Society, a Published Author and accomplished Public Speaker.

SKILLS

Leadership | Long range human adventures | Resilience | Wellbeing | Inspiration | Motivation | Performing Under Pressure | Risk Management | Operational Planning | Author

ACHIEVEMENTS

Military of Defence - Captain with 35 Years of Service Antarctica - First and only person to have crossed landmass twice Scientific Exploration Society - Explorer of the Year (2019) MBE for Leadership (2018) Sun Military Award for Inspiring Others (2018) Royal British Legion Charity - £150,000 raised ABF The Soldiers Charity - £50,000 raised Author - Endurance by Louis Rudd