Ade Adepitan MBE

Ade Adepitan MBE is a celebrated paralympian and broadcaster who rose to international prominence as a key member of the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team. After contracting polio as a child, he transformed his personal circumstances into a platform for elite sporting success, eventually competing at the Sydney Olympics and securing a bronze medal at the Athens Games. His journey from being discovered by physiotherapists at a supermarket to representing his country at European and World Championships serves as the foundation for his compelling narratives on resilience and ambition. Beyond the sporting arena, he has established himself as a versatile television presenter and filmmaker. His extensive portfolio includes hard-hitting documentaries for Channel 4’s Unreported World, the BBC series Africa with Ade Adepitan, and environmental reporting in Ade on the Frontline. From trekking through Nicaraguan rainforests to his pioneering work on Paralympic coverage and The One Show, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to exploring global challenges. He is also a successful children’s author, known for his popular Cyborg Cat book series. As a speaker, he draws upon his parents’ determination and his own experiences to illustrate how obstacles can be converted into opportunities. His presentations are characterised by immense energy and a positive outlook, focusing on the dismantling of barriers to achieve peak performance. Audiences book him for his ability to translate high-stakes athletic and professional experiences into a relatable framework for personal and collective growth. On stage, Ade Adepitan MBE is best known for talks on Resilience and Peak Performance. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Media & Broadcasting, Motivational Speaking and Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Ade Adepitan MBE is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker and Awards Hosts, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Ade Adepitan MBE travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Ade Adepitan MBE would approach your audience.