He carries a repertoire of tales about the incredible expeditions that have changed the way we view the world, making him an exceptional motivational speaker.
Jason De Carteret was born on the small island of Guernsey. He got his taste for exploration at the young age of 17 and decided to submit his application for a once in a lifetime around the world expedition. The competition was incredibly popular and out of half a million people, Jason was one of the lucky few selected to explore the world. An incredible opportunity that few will ever experience, you could say this was when Jason was born again as an explorer.
After his round the world trip, Jason has taken part in many other expeditions. Being a fantastic exploration speaker comes from visiting hostile places and completing adventures that put pressure on the human body. Whilst being an explorer might sound like tough work, he was able to visit some of the most remote places in the world during his career, seeing countries like Zimbabwe on behalf of the World Wildlife Fund. His journeys have taken him to the hottest and coldest places on the planet.
Primarily being a polar explorer, Jason can share a unique perspective on exploration. On the ice, he once held skiing and vehicle world records for polar exploration. Later on, in 1996 Jason went back to college to train as a commercial helicopter pilot. He became one of the first people to pass his course and since 2013 he has been using the skills in Africa relocating wildlife. Now an accomplished Executive specialising in business strategy and Africa Development Director at Solarcentury, one of the world's leading solar energy companies. He is also a passionate supporter of innovation in renewable energy sources and sustainable food production resulting in a healthier, more balanced planet.
His sheer passion and enthusiasm to pursue anything he wants are infectious, making him an exceptional motivational speaker. His achievements and accomplishments provide him with a copious amount of fascinating and exciting stories to share with different audiences.
