Lukas Haitzmann is an extreme adventurer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He has broken three Guinness World Records and set two world firsts in rowing and cross country cycling. He sits on the committee and non-executive board for major organizations and national governing bodies including the Institute of Directors and The Royal Yachting Association.

As founder and CEO, Lukas drives a portfolio of high-impact ventures across Europe. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and a passion for sustainable progress, he focuses on building companies that tackle real-world challenges — from ocean pollution to high-tech solutions.

At 18 years old, he became the youngest person in history to row solo and unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean — a 3,000-mile journey that tested every limit of endurance, courage, and self-belief. For two months, the closest human would have been an astronaut on the International Space Station. After the row, as part of his philanthropic efforts focused on environmental advocacy, Lukas was backed by Volvo and Columbia to complete a world-first expedition spanning the entire length of the UK, from the Orkney Islands to the Isles of Scilly. Combining traditional cycling with custom-engineered “sea bikes” for open-water crossings, the challenge spotlighted the urgent need to protect national parks and marine environments.

While leading teams and scaling ventures remains his core focus today, Lukas also gives keynote talks and workshops on resilience and stepping beyond self imposed limits. Drawing on lived experiences, he helps organisations shift from hesitation to deliberate, forward-moving action – offering teams a clear mental reset, helping them think sharper, act faster, and stay composed in high-pressure situations.

Lukas Haitzmann’s story is one of relentless determination, resilience, and a drive to push beyond limits. Through his work and adventures, he strives to inspire others to break barriers, chase their passions, and, in his own words, “do more than just exist”.