High Performing Teams - Global Speakers Bureau

Mark Beaumont is a world-record-breaking adventurer, broadcaster and investor, known for translating the mindset behind extreme endurance into powerful lessons for business and leadership.

Mark Beaumont is a world-record-breaking endurance athlete, respected broadcaster, and experienced investor – a rare combination that allows him to speak with authority on everything from surviving storms in the mid-Atlantic to navigating boardroom strategy and scaling innovative businesses.

Mark’s most high-profile achievement came when he cycled around the world in just 78 days and 14 hours – completing the famous 18,000-mile journey in less than 80 days for the first time by bicycle. This feat pushed the limits of human endurance and was the culmination of years of expedition experience. In total, Mark has travelled through over 130 countries and territories, leading world-first expeditions and pushing physical and mental boundaries in some of the planet’s most remote and challenging environments. His journeys have included mountaineering in the high Arctic, rowing across oceans, and cycling down active volcanoes – all while producing award-winning documentaries for the BBC, CNN and GCN, and publishing five books that have inspired readers around the world.

Away from the bike, Mark’s work in business is equally impressive. With a background in economics, he is a partner at Eos, an early-stage innovation fund and angel investment network that supports cutting-edge science and technology start-ups. He also works within private equity, helping to originate deals and scale mid-market businesses. His practical insight into risk, resilience, and long-term strategy makes him a trusted voice in both entrepreneurial and corporate circles.

As a keynote speaker, Mark is known for his natural ability to connect. He brings energy, humility and clarity to every event, drawing meaningful parallels between the worlds of elite sport, exploration, and business leadership. Whether he’s talking about building high-performance teams, managing pressure, navigating change or delivering on big ambitions, Mark’s storytelling and real-world experience leave a lasting impact.

He was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year Honours for his services to sport and charity.

Working with the Haas F1 Team since 2015, Peter Crolla has established himself as a dedicated and highly collaborative Team Manager operating at the pinnacle of world motorsport. He is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of America’s only Formula 1 team and has helped to establish its reputation as a strong challenger.

After obtaining a Higher National Diploma in Motorsports Engineering & Management at the University of Central Lancashire, Peter went on to complete a Bachelor of Engineering in Motorsports Operations in 2004.

Peter first worked with Team Dynamics in the British Touring Car Championship as a Design Engineer, later moving to Fortec Motorsport to work as a Race Engineer on their British Formula 3 team. Peter subsequently started the Fortec Renault World Series Team where he was Team Manager from 2007 to 2010.

In 2010 Peter rejoined Team Dynamics where he was Team Manager for four years. Supported by Honda UK and running under the Honda Racing Team banner, Team Dynamics won several BTCC championships during Peter’s tenure. They also obtained the Teamwork award at the MIA Business Excellence Awards in 2013.

Peter then spent two years as a Team Leader for the legendary McLaren Racing Formula 1 team, working with World Champions Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso. He joined the Haas F1 Team in 2015, prior to their World Championship debut in 2016. Playing an integral role in establishing the team’s operations in Banbury, UK, Peter helped to launch Haas as the first American team on the Formula 1 grid in over three decades.

After finishing 8th in both the 2016 and 2017 World Constructors' Championships, the 2018 season saw major progress for the team. With Peter as Team Manager, Haas came 5th in the World Constructors' Championship and were also able to pick up back-to-back fastest laps at the Singapore Grand Prix in 2018 and 2019.

Kevin Magnussen’s return to Haas in 2022 brought an excellent P5 finish during the opening race of the season. The team then went on to take their maiden pole position at the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix, an extraordinary achievement for an independent team competing against some of the world’s major automotive manufacturers.

As Team Manager, Peter’s role involves dealing with the FIA on all sporting matters and having an encyclopedic knowledge of the sport's rules and regulations to ensure the whole team is compliant and legal.

During a Grand Prix, Peter can be found working alongside Team Principal Guenther Steiner on the pit wall. He has also played a key role in achieving the Haas F1 Team’s environmental sustainability goals, securing FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation ahead of the 2023 season.