Ash Dykes is a British explorer, extreme athlete, author, and 5x world-record holder, renowned for undertaking some of the most challenging expeditions in the world. He has redefined what is possible in extreme environments, completing solo and team journeys through some of the harshest landscapes on Earth.

Ash made history as the first person to walk solo and unsupported across Mongolia, hauling a 120-kilogram trailer across the Altai Mountains and Gobi Desert. In Madagascar, he trekked 1,600 miles through the island’s interior, summiting its eight highest peaks while navigating crocodile-infested rivers, armed bandits, and deadly strains of malaria. Notably, he became the first to hike the full length of the Yangtze River in China, a 4,000-mile journey over 352 days, engaging millions worldwide through live streams, media coverage, and global storytelling.

Beyond endurance challenges, Ash has produced international television series, appeared on platforms including National Geographic, BBC, Forbes, and The Joe Rogan Experience, and engaged audiences across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. He is also a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and global health, working with organisations such as WWF, UNESCO, Malaria No More UK, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Through his talks, Ash connects lessons learned in extreme conditions to leadership, resilience, risk-taking, and adaptability in business and life. He demonstrates how vision, discipline, and mental clarity allow individuals and teams to thrive under pressure, providing practical strategies to face uncertainty head on and overcome challenges. His perspective comes from lived experience, offering audiences unique insights into achieving peak performance in both their personal and professional lives.