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Andrew Lock OAM is the most accomplished high-altitude mountaineer in Australian history. He is the only Australian, the first person in the entire British Commonwealth, and just the 18th man in the world, to climb all fourteen of the world’s 8000 metre mountains. His achievements encompass 18 summits of those 8000 metre peaks, including Mt Everest (twice), three times that of any other Australian, placing him in a select group of the world’s best alpinists. Additionally, Andrew accomplished the first Australian ascent of 6 of those mountains, a record that can never be broken.
“Climbing one 8000 metre plus peak takes Olympic-standard conviction. Climbing all 14 of them is like winning a medal in 14 Olympics. You can almost hear the flutter of caps and beanies as they are doffed by mountaineers around the world. We applaud Andrew Lock’s achievement. He is a master of thin air.”
Greg Mortimer OAM, first Australian to summit Mt Everest.
Andrew’s adventurous achievements place him in a select group of the world’s best high-altitude alpinists. His continuing mountaineering successes include:
Andrew was featured in the DISCOVERY CHANNEL 6 part mini series – Everest: Ultimate Survival and is the published author of SUMMIT 8000 and MASTER OF THIN AIR.
He holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Emergency Management) with Distinction. In addition to being a professional corporate speaker, he is a regular speaker at charity events and is the official Ambassador for Scouts Australia, the Sir David Martin Foundation and the Australian Himalayan Foundation. He has been appointed an Australia Day Ambassador six times and has been awarded the Order of Australia for Services to Mountaineering, Australia Commendation for Brave Conduct, Australia National Police Service Medal, Australia National Medal and Australia Defence medal. He has twice been awarded the Mount Everest medal by the Government of Nepal.
He was an Australian of the Year nominee in 2010 and the Adventurer of the Year in 2009 and 2010. He is listed in the Who’s Who of Australia.
Inspirational keynote speaking
“An incredible, inspiring, exhilarating and motivating presenter.” Steve Bennett. WA Dept Sport and Rec
“My advice is to book him now!” Bruce Campbell, Entrepreneurial Business School”
Andrew specializes in creating, leading, and managing teams in highly adverse and uncertain environments. Precisely what organisations are facing in today’s constantly and rapidly changing financial, political and technological world.
Charitable and Fundraising Work
Andrew has a long history of community involvement through fund raising and support of a range of community groups and aid foundations. He is proud to work with three key organisations in ambassadorial roles.
Ambassador for the Sir David Martin Foundation, a non-profit organisation created in 1990 by the late Governor of NSW, Sir David Martin, who had a dream of “safety, hope and opportunity for all young Australians”. The Foundation is run by a team of passionate staff and volunteers who raise money to fund programs that work to better the lives of youth in crisis www.sdmf.org.au
Ambassador for Scouts Australia, which encourages the development of young people so that they take a constructive place in society as a member of their local, national and international community. Andrew credits Scouts with first introducing him to the outdoors and equipping him with many valuable life skills that he has used both in his adventures and in normal life. Andrew hopes to encourage and motivate young Australians to challenge and develop themselves through responsible risk taking under the guidance of this long established international organisation. www.scouts.com.au
Ambassador for the Australian Himalayan Foundation, whose vision is to help the people of the Himalaya achieve their goals through improvements in three important areas: Education, Health & Medical Services and Environment and Conservation.
The AHF aims to ensure, where possible, the long-term viability of schools, to provide health, education and medical services and to support environmental projects throughout the Himalaya. It focuses on sustainability and empowerment for the people of the Himalaya.
Andrew is thrilled to be involved with this foundation which provides such valuable support to a richly deserving people.
www.australianhimalayanfoundation.org.au
In addition to his charitable and fundraising work for these outstanding organisations, Andrew has supported the Fred Hollows Foundation, Rotary Australia, Lions International, the True Light Foundation, Schools and Scouting groups.
Andrew was an Australia Day Ambassador www.australiaday.com.au in 2010, 2011, 2012 and again in 2014, and an Ambassador for the 22nd Australian Scout Jamboree that was held in January 2010. www.scoutsaj2010.com
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