Amar Latif

Amar Latif is a pioneering entrepreneur, director and adventurer who lost 95% of his sight by the age of eighteen. Refusing to let an incurable condition restrict his horizons, he transitioned from a successful corporate career as Head of Commercial Finance for BT to become a world-renowned explorer. He has since completed a 220-mile trek across Central America, ascended an active volcano and starred in the BBC documentary series Beyond Boundaries. In recognition of his significant contributions to business and charity, he was appointed an OBE in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours. As the founder of Traveleyes, the world's first commercial tour operator specialising in supporting blind travellers, Amar has revolutionised the travel industry. His organisation creates unique partnerships between sighted and non-sighted explorers, enabling blind individuals to sail seas, ski down mountains and trek through deserts. He also works extensively with international schools to foster empathy and dismantle the social barriers surrounding disability. Recently, he has continued to expand his profile as a television presenter and was a finalist on Celebrity MasterChef, further demonstrating his versatile talents to a national audience. A Scot of Asian heritage, Amar offers a profound perspective on the intersection of diversity, inclusion and personal resilience. He challenges audiences to look beyond labels and reconsider how they perceive limitations within their own organisations. Organisations book Amar for his ability to transform perspectives on accessibility while providing a powerful, uplifting narrative on overcoming adversity through innovation and determination. On stage, Amar Latif is best known for talks on Resilience and Diversity & Inclusion. 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 Adventure & Exploration, Motivational Speaking and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Amar Latif 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, Amar Latif 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 Amar Latif would approach your audience.