Benedict Allen

Benedict Allen, television's most fearless man was the first to bring authentic adventure to television, famously recording his pioneering expeditions without a camera-crew and often in very real and constant danger.

Uniquely, Benedict does not use a GPS, satellite phone, maps or compasses and survives alone through applying the skills he has learnt from indigenous people. He skilfully translates his experience into the corporate world sharing his knowledge of survival against the odds (he has been shot at, had to stitch up his own wounds, left to die and even had to eat his dog to survive) but also how to integrate with alien cultures, manage risk, and navigate through all manner of hostile terrain.

Whether it was his initiation into a tribe to become "a man as strong as a crocodile" by being beaten for six weeks and permanently scarred on his chest and back or becoming the first person to cross the 5400 km Amazon Basin or taking a dog team across Siberia in the worst winter in living memory, Benedict's expeditions involve total commitment and resourcefulness in natural but hostile surroundings. His exceptionally motivating speeches entertain, inspire and help others to understand the most successful strategies to deploy in highly competitive environments.

His six major television series for the BBC include: Skeleton Coast, "Edge of Blue Heaven" and Ice Dogs, also presenting "Travellers" Century and the huge History Channel series "Expedition Africa" and Channel 5 series Unbreakable. He has published ten books, the latest of which are "Into the Abyss" (2006) and "The Faber Book of Exploration" (2002).

Testimonials

Benedict is part of television history, Mark Thompson, Director General, BBC

The points you made on teamwork and the power of the individual, plus your enthusiasm gave perfect motivation and start to our conference
Chief Executive, Sericol Ltd

We were enthralled by Benedict's keynote presentation at the conference'Benedict scored by far the highest marks of all the presenters. He was described as inspirational, an excellent spirit lifter
UK Marketing Manager, Progress Software Ltd

Clients have included Deutsche Bank, Intel, IBM, Price Waterhouse Coopers, GLP Care Ltd amongst others.