Chris Oliver has enjoyed a distinguished military career, having been a Special Forces Operator in the Special Boat Service and a Royal Marines Mountain Leader. With the military shaping his values and ethos to this day, Chris is now highly sought after to share his military experience as a motivational speaker. Motivating his audiences to show respect, be hard working and lead by example, Chris shares anecdotes from his time navigating hostile environments throughout Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and Iraq. If you are looking for a hard-hitting military speaker, who doesn’t hold back on describing the raw and brutal impact of war, hire Chris Oliver today.
Aged 16, Chris joined the Royal Marine Commandos, having dreamt of joining the armed forces from an early age. Undergoing gruelling training, Chris spent nine years as a Royal Marine Commando, before completing selection for the Special Boat Service. During his deployments, Chris had the pleasure of serving alongside the famed Jason Fox – whom he is now also a part of the Directing Staff of SAS: Who Dares Wins with, the acclaimed Channel 4 series in which recruits are put through rigorous SAS training.
As one of the newest recruits for SAS: Who Dares Wins Directing Staff, Chris put the contests through their paces. A fiery character, Chris made a hard-hitting impact on the show, passing on the wisdom and knowledge he acquired during his service in the Special Forces – alongside fellow Directing Staff members Rudy Reyes, Jason Fox and Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham. Having already amassed a following of over 19k followers on Instagram, Chris is set to continue as a highly popular member of the Directing Staff on SAS: Who Dares Wins.
With a highly inspirational career to his name, Chris is now frequently sought after as a motivational speaker for a variety of events. Having navigated the hostile landscapes of war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq, Chris is no stranger to conflict management, performing under high-pressure, risk management and having his mental resilience pushed to the max. When hired as a motivational speaker, Chris details how he became an expert in all those areas. If you are looking to hire an inspirational military veteran to speak at your next event, don’t hesitate to hire Chris Oliver today.
In January 2024 we sat down virtually with Chris Oliver and discussed how military experience can benefit corporate life and his role on SAS: Who Dares Wins. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Chris Oliver.
