Dean Stott, MBE Keynote Speaker

Known by many simply as “The Frogman,” Dean Stott, MBE served in Britain’s Special Boat Service (SBS). After making it through the British Special Forces gruelling six-month selection process, Dean Stott became one of the very first army members to join the SBS (Special Boat Service). Throughout his esteemed military career, he has conducted deployments to overseas hostile environments and been involved in counter terrorism operations; he has travelled to some of the most dangerous places in the world.

After his military career was ended by a parachuting accident in 2011 after 16 honorable years of service, he continues to live by the Special Forces’ ethos of ‘the unrelenting pursuit of excellence.’ The determination required throughout his career has become an integral part of Stott’s character.

Post-military, he transitioned to the private security sector. He has gone on to become a world-leading security consultant. From corporate assignments to ultra-high net worth individuals, he has delivered security solutions at all levels, for clients including governments, presidents, and royal families. In that role, he has successfully dealt with extortion, kidnapping, civil war, pirates, and military coups. In 2014, he single-handedly evacuated the Canadian Embassy in Libya, rescuing four diplomats and 18 military personnel. More recently, he assisted hundreds in safely departing Afghanistan during the military withdrawal and helped evacuate more than 200 people from Israel.

In 2016, Stott was ready for a new project and wanted to do something impactful that would help others. He began training to cycle the longest motorable road in the world – The Pan American Highway. Stott completed the 14,000 miles route from Argentina to Alaska in May 2018, achieving two world records, becoming the first man in history to do so in under 100 days, and raising more than $1.4 million US dollars for mental health awareness charities in the process. Stott passed through 14 countries on his expedition, crossing some of the most dangerous passages in the world. In the final stretch, Stott continued for 22 hours and, driven by his determination, covered 340 miles on his longest day.

What makes the story even more unique is that Stott had only cycled 20 miles in total before training for this huge feat.

Dean has also established a media career being hosts of “SAS Australia” and Netflix “Toughest Forces on Earth”.

In the Kings Birthday honors list 2024, Dean was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to Humanitarian, Sport and Mental Health Awareness.

Stott is now a renowned international speaker, presenting to FTSE 100 companies, sporting bodies, military departments, and universities.