Dave Richmond (Patron) Expand Colonel (Retired) David Richmond CBE, a former Commanding Officer of the 5th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was recently appointed as the Director of the newly formed Office of Veterans' Affairs."As a veteran, I understand the struggles that some face and leading the OVA will provide a unique opportunity to serve our veteran community as they transition to civilian life. I want the OVA to champion veterans and ensure that their skills and talents are recognised fully by employers, business and wider society." Colonel Richmond said."
Rosie Stancer (Ambassador) Expand Some of Rosie's achievements: She was part of the first all-women relay team to reach The North Pole (1997); a member of the world's first all-female team to reach The South Pole; she conducted a solo expedition of 1,000 miles with no resupplies and a sledge weighing in excess of 120 kg to The South Pole; she smashed all previous speed records reaching the Pole in 43 days (fastest previously some 64 days); as well as, an epic, record-breaking expedition which has yet to be bettered. Rosie walked alone on the treacherous and violent arctic frozen ocean for 84 days before the ice disintegrated beyond any possibility of continuing. She had gone further than any other solo female attempt by several hundred nautical miles – setting another world record. Rosie uses her public profile to help charities. To date, those have included Special Olympics & The War Veteran Society. Historically, her expeditions have enjoyed the privilege of the Patronage of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. On each of the expeditions, Rosie undertakes research – meteorological, environmental and physiological. In the Arctic, she has supported Inuit Community project work.
Jason Fox (Ambassador) Expand Foxy joined the Royal Marines at 16, serving for ten years, after which he passed the gruelling selection process for the Special Forces, serving with the Special Boat Service (SBS). During his time with the Special Boat Service, Foxy reached the rank of Sergeant. Planning and leading numerous operations including hostage rescue, counter-terrorism, counterinsurgency, surveillance, close protection as well as counter-narcotic missions. Foxy trained as a combat swimmer, demolitions expert, Special Forces dog handler and jungle survival expert. He left the Special Forces in 2012 and embarked upon a career in the corporate world. He began working for a facilities management company as a project manager, before leaving in 2014. He then went on to combine his expertise from the Special Forces with his experience in the business setting to conduct close protection details for many high-profile clients. 2015 saw Foxy move into the TV and Film industry, initially by using his wealth of experience in the Special Forces to support production crews who were working in hostile and remote areas, such as the jungle, the arctic or the desert. It was during this period that Foxy was part of the team that found the lost treasure of Captain Kidd – one of the most prolific pirates of the 17th century – just off the coast of Madagascar. Foxy went on to work both in front and behind the camera in 2015 for Channel 4’s first series of the prime time hit show, ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’. He was one of the instructors who both starred in the show and designed the course for the candidates. Foxy is also one of the main contributors of a new book ‘SAS Who Dares Wins: Leadership Secrets from the Special Forces’. With his broad range of experiences, Foxy regularly leads and motivates teams in pressurised environments for the corporate world. He also designs and tailors specific packages for the ultimate team building exercise; where corporates are put through challenging and gruelling Special Forces drills. As if all these achievements weren't enough, Foxy has also undertaken a double world record-breaking row, unsupported, across the Atlantic ocean as part of Team Essence.
Aldo Kane (Ambassador) Expand Aldo served for a total of 10 years, operating around the globe in many diverse environments. Including the recent campaigns in the Middle East. Since leaving the Royal Marines, Aldo now provides safety services for some of the world’s most important TV and film productions, often operating for long periods in some of the world’s most hostile and extreme environments. Aldo can often be found hanging about on ropes in places where the UK Foreign Office have banned all travel. As if all these achievements weren't enough, Aldo also formed part of Team Essence, which undertaken achieved the double world record-breaking row across the Atlantic Ocean.