Mike Bates
Who is Mike Bates?
Mike Bates is a human intelligence specialist, covert counter-terrorism operations leader, entrepreneur and adventurer.
What are Mike Bates’s main achievements?
Mike served a combined total of 20 years serving our country both within His Majesty’s Royal Marines and the Intelligence and Security fields of the Ministry of Defence. He is the first officer in the history of the MOD to pass all required courses to serve at the very front line of the U.K.’s counter-terror response.
He has extensive experience delivering workshops in the U.K and overseas, and has been working closely with the Leeds Rhinos organisation for a number of years including working closely with the first team mens squad, at board level and alongside the female elite team.
What is Mike Bates best known for?
Most recently, Mike is best known for becoming the fastest solo British person to complete the ‘The World’s Toughest Row’, in a little over 46 days. His efforts over the three-year campaign for this challenge raised a phenomenal £175,000 for charity and inspired people all over the world.
Alongside this, he delivers workshop on culture, goal setting and purpose, whilst facilitating businesses and elite sports teams in defining and agreeing upon the culture for their organisation.
How to book Mike Bates for your next event?
When hired as a speaker, Mike uses his unique background and experiences to showcase a robust and credible perspective on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity. He is by far amongst the most dynamic and sought-after public speakers on the circuit today.
For more information on how to book for your next event or private function, email us at agent@evolve-agency.co.uk
Topics and Themes
- Adventurer
- Motivational
- Mental Health & Wellbeing
- National Security
- Military
- Resilience
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Mike's Latest Case Studies
Derek Redmond, Mike Bates and Sir Ranulph Fiennes & Starkey
In May, Evolve booked human intelligence specialist, covert counter-terrorism operations leader, entrepreneur and Atlantic rower, Mike Bates; former British sprinter, Derek Redmond; and legendary explorer and adventurer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, for Starkey.
Mike Bates & Peloton Events
In March, Evolve paired human intelligence specialist, covert counter-terrorism operations leader, entrepreneur and Atlantic rower, Mike Bates with Peloton for their event, SPOTLIGHT Rail Awards.
Mike Bates & SecureCloudPlus
In April, Evolve partnered human intelligence specialist; covert counter-terrorism operations leader; entrepreneur and Atlantic rower, Mike Bates with SecureCloudPlus for their company kick off event.
Mike Bates & Zest4
Evolve partnered human intelligence specialist, covert counter-terrorism operations leader, entrepreneur and Atlantic rower, Mike Bates with Zest4.
Mike Bates and Beazley Finance
Evolve paired human intelligence specialist, covert counter-terrorism operations leader, entrepreneur and adventurer, Mike Bates, with Beazley Finance
Mike Bates motivates Autify Digital
Evolve partnered human intelligence specialist, covert counter-terrorism operations leader, entrepreneur and adventurer, Mike Bates, with specialist e-commerce and digital marketing agency, Autify Digital.
Mike Bates & Babble
In June, Evolve booked human intelligence specialist, covert counter-terrorism operations leader, entrepreneur and Atlantic rower, Mike Bates with the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
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