Ellen MacArthur

Ellen MacArthur

Keynote Speaker: Former Long-Distance Yachtswoman & Founder of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Ellen MacArthur Biography

Dame Ellen MacArthur first hit the headlines in 2001 when she raced single-handedly non-stop around the world in the Vendée Globe when only 24 years old. After 94 days at sea, Ellen MacArthur returned to a different life, she had come second in one of the hardest races in offshore sailing and the response was massive. Prior to her Vendée success, she won the solo transatlantic race from the UK to the USA and went on to win the Route du Rhum from France to the Caribbean in 2002.

After this successful run in the monohull Open 60 class, MacArthur turned her attention to the multihull circuit leading to her departure from Falmouth, UK in 2004 on board the 75ft trimaran B&Q... she returned 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes, 33 seconds later, having sailed over 26,000 miles to become the fastest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed. She was knighted by the Queen in 2005 and has received the Legion d'Honneur from French President, Nicolas Sarkozy. She is a founder of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, a charity, set up in 2003, which works with hospitals across the UK to take young people aged between 8-24 sailing, helping them regain their confidence after treatment for cancer & leukemia.

MacArthur's current and unexpected direction was a result of her competitions at sea, which gave her a very real understanding of what it means to rely on a finite supply of resources, as on the boat food, water and fuel were inescapably linked to success or failure. Five years ago this inspired a new journey, spending time with local and national governments, scientists and working across key industry sectors to understand how on land too we rely on finite resources in the form of materials, energy and water. It was through this realisation that MacArthur made the difficult decision to end her professional racing career and focus on a still greater challenge. MacArthur's search for solutions to these challenges led her to discover a framework for re-design and the idea of shifting from our ultimately limited linear to economy to one that is re-generative by nature. In September 2010 she launched the Ellen MacArthur Foundation with the goal of “accelerating the transition to a regenerative, circular economy”. The Foundation works in the three areas of business, education and communication. Not surprisingly - this is the most exciting project that MacArthur has worked on to date, and, like with her sailing she is totally immersed in it!

MacArthur is a Patron of the The Big Bang Fair - the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths for young people in the UK.

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Ellen MacArthur Videos

Dame Ellen MacArthur: World Record-Breaking Sailor - YouTube
The Power of Circularity | Dame Ellen MacArthur | #BoFVOICES 2017
The surprising thing I learned sailing solo around the world

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What topics does Ellen MacArthur speak about?

Ellen MacArthur is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as World Affairs, Social Media, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Disruptive Thinking, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Female Leadership, Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Motivational, Cancer, Sustainability, Environment, TED, Culture, Leadership, Travel and Adventure.

Where does Ellen MacArthur travel from?

Ellen MacArthur generally travels from Cowes, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Ellen MacArthur is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including World Affairs, Social Media and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ellen MacArthur for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Ellen MacArthur generally travels from Cowes, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sir Richard Branson, Robert Ballard and Alexandra Cousteau. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ellen MacArthur for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/11/2024.

Ellen MacArthur Videos

Dame Ellen MacArthur: World Record-Breaking Sailor - YouTube
The Power of Circularity | Dame Ellen MacArthur | #BoFVOICES 2017
The surprising thing I learned sailing solo around the world
Ellen MacArthur Investigates the Circular Economy in Holland ...
Re-thinking the Future: Ellen MacArthur meets Jon Snow - YouTube

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  • How do I book Ellen MacArthur to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ellen MacArthur for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ellen MacArthur, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ellen MacArthur or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ellen MacArthur for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ellen MacArthur, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ellen MacArthur are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ellen MacArthur, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ellen MacArthur speak about?

  • Where does Ellen MacArthur travel from?

    Ellen MacArthur generally travels from Cowes, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ellen MacArthur?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ellen MacArthur for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ellen MacArthur for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ellen MacArthur or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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