Conrad Humphreys is an experienced leader who has spent over two decades as a professional yachtsman. With a sailing career spanning three round the world races and a business background as a sports marketing consultant, he is trusted as a speaker by the world’s top organisations such as UBS, Microsoft, Pfizer, Airbus and BT.
Professional Yachtsman
Conrad is a triple round the world yachtsman. He competed as the youngest entrant in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race (now Volvo Ocean Race). As skipper, he led his team to victory in the BT Global Challenge by dominating the race and winning 4 out of 7 legs. Conrad became the fifth British yachtsman in history to complete the legendary Vendée Globe, single-handed, non-stop around the world without assistance.
Most recently Conrad was the professional skipper onboard the tiny 23ft open boat, Bounty’s End in the recreation of Captain Bligh’s epic story of survival, Mutiny on the Bounty for Channel 4. Using traditional navigation equipment and surviving off the same meagre rations as Bligh, nine men were cast adrift 35 miles to the south of Tofua near the Kingdom of Tonga in a replica boat. Their mission, to survive and safely navigate across 4000 miles of open ocean to Kupang, Timor and recreate one of the world’s greatest open boat voyages of British history.
Motivational Speaker
Conrad is highly sort after motivational speaker and leadership coach. He was worked for many of the world’s leading companies and specialises in designing innovative leadership programmes for executive teams. His leadership story, Inspiring Leadership, Staying afloat in turbulent times has been published by Thomson Learning and is a ground-breaking book looking at the effective leadership lessons from the World’s Toughest Yacht Race.
Conrad is renowned for his ability to understand complex business challenges and tailor his presentations to meet every clients needs. His story resonates with his audience leaving them with a simple “tool kit” and a strong sense of belief to go forward and win in difficult circumstances.
Sports Marketing Consultant
Conrad Humphreys is the founder of Sport Environment, a sports marketing and event management consultancy that specialises in sailing and outdoor sports. Conrad advises clients in all areas of sports marketing, from sponsorship to employee engagement. He has worked extensively with brands, rights holders and some brilliant creatives. Conrad has an extensive marketing background and a passion for creating innovative, integrated campaigns for brands and rights holders.
