Jaco van GassElite Athlete, Invictus Games Veteran and Expert on Resilience

Jaco van Gass is a remarkable adventurer and champion cyclist whose life was transformed while serving with the Parachute Regiment. During his second tour of Afghanistan, an intense firefight resulted in life-changing injuries caused by a Rocket Propelled Grenade. Despite losing his left arm and sustaining multiple severe internal and physical injuries, he underwent intensive rehabilitation and eleven operations to rebuild his life through professional sport and extreme exploration. His athletic achievements are extraordinary, spanning multiple disciplines. He has completed the New York and Safaricom marathons, trekked unsupported to the North Pole alongside Prince Harry, and reached the summit of Mt Denali. A core member of the GB Para-Cycling team, he has secured multiple national titles and a bronze medal at the Rio de Janeiro games. His relentless pursuit of excellence is further evidenced by his book, Unequivocal, and his ongoing work with the Adaptive Grand Slam team, aiming to become the first disabled group to complete the world's most demanding peaks. Jaco is a compelling choice for organisations looking to understand the mechanics of peak performance and adaptability. He draws on his experiences of overcoming immense personal hardship to help audiences navigate change and achieve their most ambitious goals, delivering a message of endurance and mental strength that resonates across the corporate and charitable sectors. On stage, Jaco van Gass 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 Adventure & Exploration, Health & Wellbeing and Motivational Speaking, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Jaco van Gass is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker and Conference Speaker, 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, Jaco van Gass 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 Jaco van Gass would approach your audience.