Lewis Pugh

Lewis Pugh is a pioneering endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans. He completed the first long-distance swim across the North Pole to draw attention to the melting of Arctic sea ice.

Pugh has undertaken numerous record-breaking swims to highlight the vulnerability of the world's oceans, including swimming the entire length of the English Channel. He is a member of the Explorers Club and has received numerous awards, including the UN's highest environmental accolade, the Champions of the Earth Award.

Pugh's keynotes inspire audiences to protect our planet and push the limits of human potential.