About
Background
Background
Background
National Geographic Explorer, biologist and front line conservationist
Speaking
Background
Background
Dynamic motivational speaker with a diverse catalogue of achievements
Media
Background
Media
Award-winning presenter of natural history documentaries shown worldwide
Background
An adventurous bloodline
An adventurous bloodline
Niall's grandfather won the Founder's Medal from the Royal Geographical Society in 1952 for Arctic exploration. Introduced to adventures from an early age, Niall has followed in his grandfather's footsteps.
Expeditions far and wide
An adventurous bloodline
Since the age of 18 Niall has undertaken challenging expeditions all over the world, including rowing the Atlantic Ocean, skiing across Greenland, cycling over the Himalayas & canoeing the Yukon River.
Remote area biological research
Remote area biological research
Niall has conducted remote-area biological research all over the world. Specialising in endangered species research, he graduated with a PhD in Conservation Biology from Cardiff University.
In the spotlight
Remote area biological research
Niall's adventures have been covered in the media for many years. He worked alongside Sir David Attenborough on the BBC’s A Perfect Planet, and has presented three seasons of the multi award-winning Biggest and Baddest.
The conservation frontline
Niall has worked in protected area management in Africa, Asia and Latin America. He is CEO of Edge Group Conservation, and Executive Director of the Awe for Nature Foundation.
Giving back to the community
Niall is a member of the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Trustee of the Wallacea Trust, Matthew Good Foundation and Ecoflix, and Ambassador for the British Inspiration Trust, Millimetres2Mountains Foundation and Smash Life.
Speaking
Highly experienced speaker
Highly experienced speaker
For the past two decades, Niall has entertained audiences around the world with his high-energy presentations covering a diversity of topics including life at the extremes, coping with risk, building a career around your passions, leading expeditions in challenging environments, exploring the world's natural wonders, protecting the planet, and excelling in STEM. Niall's presentations are beautifully illustrated with spectacular photography.
Testimonials
Highly experienced speaker
"Possibly the best talk I've ever heard."
Sir Chris Bonington
"Niall's talk got top marks for content, delivery and illustration."
John Hemming, RGS
"Wonderful, igniting, moving, inspiring."
Amelia Becker, Pennington School
Book Niall for your event
Book Niall for your event
Niall can tailor a talk to the specific needs of your school, university, society or business.
He has delivered keynote speeches for many high-profile organisations and is an outstanding choice for any event.
Niall is represented by Speakers from the Edge and Wolfman Productions.
Media
A Perfect Planet
Lost in the Amazon
Lost in the Amazon
Niall joined Sir David Attenborough to explore humankind’s role as both a constructive and destructive force of nature.
Lost in the Amazon
Lost in the Amazon
Lost in the Amazon
Niall presented the award-winning PBS documentary Lost in the Amazon: the enigma of Colonel Percy Fawcett.
Biggest and Baddest
Niall presented three seasons of the multi award-winning series Biggest and Baddest, which continues to air worldwide.
Media enquiries
To discuss presenting or narration opportunities, or to book an interview, please write to Niall via the link below.
Expeditions Far and Wide
Mountain
Niall has been on multiple rock climbing, big-walling and mountaineering expeditions, and twice cycled over the Himalayas.
Polar
Niall has been on four major expeditions to the Arctic, including skiing across Greenland from East to West in 2009.
Ocean
Jungle
In 2007 Niall and his friend James Burge rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, making the crossing in 63 days.
Jungle
Jungle
Jungle
Niall has spent well over two years on expeditions in remote jungle environments in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Desert
Jungle
Desert
Niall has spent many years working in sub-Saharan Africa, including 3 months living in the Namib Desert.
Local
Jungle
Desert
Many of the best adventures happen close to home. Niall is an avid micro-adventurer & member of Brecon Mountain Rescue Team.
The Conservation Frontline
Taking a stand
Edge Group Conservation
Edge Group Conservation
Tired of the seeming-futility of endangered species research, Niall decided to dedicate his career to stopping the destruction of our natural heritage. Since 2012 Niall has worked on the front line of conservation in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Edge Group Conservation
Edge Group Conservation
Edge Group Conservation
Niall is CEO of Edge Group Conservation, an organisation dedicated to building a framework for species recovery that can be applied to any endangered species on earth. Edge Group's first major project is on the Critically Endangered Javan rhino.
The Wallacea Trust
Edge Group Conservation
The Wallacea Trust
Niall is a Trustee of the Wallacea Trust, a charity that funds projects that empower communities in developing nations to develop commercial enterprises linked to biodiversity conservation.