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Kenton Cool is one of the world’s most renowned mountaineers and an influential sustainability advocate. With a climbing career that spans over two decades, Kenton has cemented his reputation as one of the most experienced climbers of his generation. His exceptional feats, including summitting Mount Everest 18 times, and completing the ‘Everest Triple Crown’, have made him a sought-after speaker, invited to share his unique perspective on resilience, adventure, and the future of our planet.
Kenton’s climbing career is nothing short of extraordinary. He was introduced to mountaineering through the legendary 1953 ascent of Mount Everest by Hillary and Norgay, which sparked an obsession with rock climbing that shaped his life. After recovering from a devastating fall in 1996 that shattered both of his heel bones, Kenton’s resilience and determination led him to complete over 21 expeditions in the Greater Ranges. His accomplishments include becoming the first person to traverse the peaks of Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse in one continuous expedition, demonstrating not only his physical prowess but also his pioneering spirit in the climbing world.
Kenton’s thoughts on sustainability are deeply influenced by his experiences in the mountains. Through his expeditions, he has witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of climate change. Kenton believes that the finite nature of the world’s resources should inspire a shift in how society values its natural environment, and that we need a fundamental change in what we believe is important to safeguard the future of our planet.
Kenton Cool is hired as a speaker because of his unique ability to combine his world-class mountaineering achievements with a compelling, thought-provoking message on sustainability. His personal story of overcoming adversity and his insights into the fragility of the natural world make him an impactful voice in the sustainability conversation. Kenton’s experiences provide an unparalleled perspective on the challenges our planet faces, making him a highly sought-after speaker for organisations aiming to raise awareness and drive positive change.
Kenton Cool is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Really engaging, inspiring and thought-provoking. You’d obviously given the themes a lot of thought and it resonated very clearly with some of the issues we are grappling with across the business (one team, leadership, risk-taking etc)”
“Kenton was excellent, superb! His talk was totally inspiring and motivating and his stories and footage of his summit trips were very impactful. He is so driven and passionate about what he does and this clearly came across to the team. They could relate to many of his examples of challenges he has overcome when he is on his trips. Absolutely brilliant, I would definitely recommend Kenton to others!”
“The world in which Kenton has such a distinguished record of achievement is, of course, very different from that inhabited by LSEG. Yet, as he compellingly made clear, the qualities required to overcome obstacles are in essence the same whatever the field. In what was a highly successful Leadership Forum, Kenton’s contribution was outstanding – as the volume of enthusiastic feedback I’ve had from members of the team confirms. I have no doubt that going forward, we’ll be drawing added strength from his words as we seek to reach our own challenging goals.”
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