Louis Rudd MBE is a record-breaking polar adventurer, expedition leader, former Royal Marine Commando and SAS soldier, with 34 years of service. He is the first – and only – person to have traversed Antarctica twice using human power alone, has reached the South Pole four times from different coastal start points and summited Antarctica’s highest mountain. He is a member of the exclusive Explorers Club, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, an Ambassador for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, Director of Expeditions for Shackleton, a Published Author and accomplished Public Speaker.

Captain Louis Rudd served for over three decades in the military, joining at the age of 16 as a soldier and rising through the ranks to Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM), before commissioning as an Officer. As well as serving in Northern Ireland, The Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, he has completed multiple cold-weather tours in Norway and the Arctic circle. While serving he completed a Masters Degree (MSc) in Security & Risk Management.

As well as conducting his own expeditions, Louis now focuses on consulting for others undertaking their own polar journeys, including specialist training and expedition management, as well as offering speaking engagements on leadership and the lessons from his Antarctic and military experiences.