Neil Laughton Biography
Neil Laughton is a highly successful entrepreneur and adventurer, keynote speaker and after dinner speaker. He has a knack of making people believe that they can follow their dreams if they step out of their comfort zone.
Background and career
Neil trained as a Royal Marine Commando and was selected for UK Special Forces, where he achieved the rank of Captain and Troop Commander in the SAS before launching his business career.
Growing from humble beginnings, Neil worked first as a door-to-door salesman and then , with a £4k investment, he set up a business in office refurbishment. Neil is now Founding Director and Executive Chairman of OPL Group - a multi-million pound property development, construction, commercial interiors and office furniture group of companies.
In his spare time Neil organises and leads expeditions and adventures all over the world. An experienced mountaineer, Neil has scaled at least 12 previously unclimbed peaks and has completed the 7 Summits (the highest mountain on each of the 7 continents: reaching the summit of Mt. Everest with Bear Grylls in 1998). He has lead expeditions in some of the most hostile environments on earth, and was caught at 26,000ft on Everest during the infamous storm of 1996 that killed eight people and injured many more from frostbite.
Neil has featured in two TV documentaries. In 'Mission Everest' (2008) Neil was in charge of safety in the first ever attempt to fly motorised paragliders over Everest with Bear Grylls and Gilo Cardozo. In 'The Flying Car' (part of Channel 4's Daredevil series, 2009), Neil takes the world's first road legal bio-fuelled flying car designed by Gilo on a 9000km journey from London to Timbuktu. The expedition includes flying across the Straits of Gibraltar, crossing minefields in Mauritania and a North to South traverse of the Sahara's Empty Quarter.
Neil continues to help raise awareness and funds for various charities and spends much of his time encouraging disaffected and disadvantaged inner city youth realise their potential. The Royal Geographical Society recently presented him with the Ness Award in recognition of his leadership and development skills.
Neil has a postgraduate diploma in business and he has other commercial interests in aviation, manufacturing, property and event management. He is also a qualified paraglider, airplane and helicopter pilot.
Speaking Topics
Neil Laughton is a highly successful entrepreneur and adventurer, keynote speaker and after dinner speaker.
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Embracing Change
• Surviving Tough Times
• After dinner
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Neil Laughton Completes Scott Memorial South Pole Expedition
26th October 2012
100 years after Captain Scott arrived at the South Pole, Neil Laughton, adventurer and entrepreneur, joined the elite group who has reached the pole over land.
Neil Laughton Leads Charity Adventure
31st August 2012
Neil Laughton is leading a team of adventurers to retrace the steps of Operation Frankton – one of WW2’s most gruelling raids.
Chris Boardman Supports Fellow Cyclist
4th March 2013
Olympic Gold medallist and motivational speaker, Chris Boardman, supported fellow cyclist, Martyn Irvine after his win at the World Track Championships.
Debra Searle's Ice Mums
5th February 2013
Motivational speaker and awe-inspiring sportswoman Debra Searle has announced plan to take a group of mums trekking to the South Pole.
Dee Caffari Sails In Middle East
1st February 2013
Inspirational yachtswoman Dee Caffari has taken her success to the Middle East in the impressive position of coach and skipper of the Women's Sailing Team in Oman.
Ben Fogle Announces New Ocean Challenge
19th June 2012
TV adventurer Ben Fogle is taking on his most punishing challenge yet - by swimming to Cornwall across the Atlantic Ocean.
Top 10 Speakers for 2012
27th December 2011
As the year draws to a close, Speakers Corner looks forward to the promise of the intriguing and opportune months ahead. 2012 is set to be a year of economic optimism, business innovation and a host of rising stars on the corporate circuit – all primed to motivate, educate, stimulate and entertain.
Dee Caffari: World Sailor of the Year Nominee
29th September 2011
Dee Caffari, motivational speaker and inspirational keynote speaker, has been nominated for the coveted ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award.
Ronnie O’Sullivan Wins Fifth World Title
7th May 2013
Snooker player, Ronnie O’Sullivan beat Barry Hawkins to win the Betfair World Championships at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
Mike Forde Links Business to Football
18th April 2013
Business speaker and one of the UK’s leading sports executives, Mike Forde has compared the ideas and practices used in professional football to those used in business environments.
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