Chris Moon Keynote Speaker

Former British Army officer and mine clearance expert
Awarded an MBE for demining and humanitarian work
First amputee to complete the Marathon des Sables

Chris Moon's Biography

Chris Moon MBE is a globally respected keynote speaker whose life story offers a compelling redefinition of resilience, leadership and personal responsibility. A former British Army officer and professional mine clearance expert, Chris survived being taken prisoner by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia and negotiated his release and that of colleagues from threatened execution.

In 1995, while overseeing the clearing of a minefield in Mozambique, Chris was severely injured by a landmine explosion, losing his right arm and right leg. His survival and rapid return to independence marked the beginning of an extraordinary second chapter, built on discipline, mindset and decisive action.

Refusing to be defined by adversity, Chris became the first amputee to complete the Marathon des Sables, and went on to take on many of the world’s toughest ultra distance challenges. His achievements have been recognised internationally, including being awarded an MBE for his work in demining, and the honour of carrying the Olympic Flame into the stadium at the opening ceremony of the Nagano Winter Olympics.

Chris is also a bestselling author, including One Step Beyond, and his story of survival is featured in the Discovery Channel series I Shouldn’t Be Alive. Alongside his speaking work, Moon is a veteran adviser to the NHS on state of the art prosthetics and has supported many charities in roles including President, Trustee and fundraiser. Today, he works with organisations worldwide, delivering direct, practical and highly engaging presentations that focus on ownership, adaptability and performance under pressure.

Resilience and Mental Toughness

Leadership and Accountability

Thriving in Change and Uncertainty

Performance Under Pressure

Mindset, Motivation and Human Potential

He draws on frontline experience as a British Army officer, hostage survivor and mine clearance leader to show audiences how personal responsibility and decision making shape outcomes under extreme pressure.
He translates survival, recovery and elite endurance into practical frameworks that help leaders build resilience, adapt fast and perform when conditions are uncertain.
He combines lived experience with disciplined mindset training to help organisations embed ownership, accountability and sustained performance across teams.
He delivers direct, highly engaging keynotes that challenge leaders to rethink limits, strengthen mental toughness and act decisively when it matters most.