Andy Torbet
Stuntman, Adventurer and TV presenter
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About Andy Torbet
Andy works with UK and international businesses seeking a keynote speaker who can address complex challenges in a grounded, credible and immediately actionable way. Whether speaking to senior leadership teams, operational groups or large conference audiences, his sessions deliver measurable value, offering clarity, confidence and focus for organisations navigating demanding environments.
A Career Built on Extreme Experience
The TV Presenter, Stunt Performer and Filmmaker
Andy has presented on 22 television series across BBC One, BBC Two, CBBC, Discovery US and The History Channel. He is a professional Stunt Performer and member of the British Stunt Register, performing in major films and TV productions.
He has also produced and directed documentary films for broadcasters, corporate clients and film festivals, and works as a technical consultant on documentary projects requiring expertise in underwater, climbing, caving or skydiving environments.
The Soldier
Andy spent a decade in the British Forces as a Paratrooper, Diver and Bomb Disposal Officer, serving with the Airborne Brigade, the Army’s Underwater Bomb Disposal Team and the Maritime Counter Terrorist Group. His operational experience spans Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland and The Falklands.
After leaving the military, he spent four years in the security, intelligence and surveillance sector across the UK, Europe, Afghanistan, Pakistan and West Africa.
The Diver
A lifelong diver, Andy has worked in environments ranging from military operations and commercial vessels to sunken cities, deep wrecks, cave systems and unexplored reefs. He holds extensive technical diving certifications — including cave, mixed gas, rebreather and freediving — alongside military and commercial qualifications. Exploration is his passion, often combining elite diving expertise with his wider technical skills.
The Skydiver
As a Skydiver and Wingsuiter, Andy has performed jumps for major films and documentaries — including a HAHO jump from 28,000 ft over the Arizona desert, racing a Peregrine Falcon, and strapping prototype jet engines to his legs.
He competes in Speed Skydiving, the fastest human-powered sport in the world, and represented Team GB at the 2022 World Skydiving Championships.
The Outdoorsman
A qualified Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Andy has completed first ascents in the UK, Canada and Pakistan, climbed on Greenlandic glaciers and even icebergs in the Arctic Ocean. He also holds caving qualifications and formerly worked as a sea-kayak guide.
Raised in the Scottish Highlands, his early life shaped a deep connection to nature, bushcraft and wild environments. He is a keen horse rider, archer and now lives in a forest on the English–Welsh border.
Search and Rescue
Andy volunteers with the Severn Area Rescue Association as a Cliff and Rope Rescue Team Leader and Instructor, and supports his local Cave Rescue Group.
The Academic
Andy studied Zoology (BSc Hons) before joining the Forces. Since leaving service, he has gained a Diploma in Nautical Archaeology and is studying for a Master’s in Archaeology. He maintains a deep interest in physiology, physics and engineering — especially barometric medicine and physics.
He is a member of MENSA, and a Fellow of both The Royal Geographical Society and The Explorers’ Club.
To book Keynote Speaker Andy Torbet, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
Examples of Entertaining Talks:
Operation Iceberg: Behind the Lens of the BBC’s Award winning science expedition series
The One Show – Extreme: Adventures, mishaps and danger on the most extreme shoots from BBC1’s The One Show.
Underwater Adventure: Global expeditions, adventures and discoveries from the submerged world
Examples of Corporate Talks:
Drawing on his experiences as a soldier and bomb disposal officer on operations and as a diver, climber and adventurer Andy’s corporate and motivational presentations cover a variety of topics and can be honed to specific needs. Some examples of which are:
Risk – Accurately assessing the real, not perceived, dangers then managing, mitigating and accepting the risk and how some simple steps can allow you to achieve goals other shy away from.
Fear – An Analysis of Fear, Stress and Anxiety. The forms it takes, how to use it to your advantage and control it rather than let it control you.
Overcoming Obstacles – Choosing the right mentality and techniques to achieve seemingly impossible tasks.
Examples of School Talks
The content and style of his talks are always tailored for the age of the audience.
Dealing with Danger and Fear – Aimed at 12 – 18 year olds this talk deals with the practical ways Andy deals with risk in his professional life and the anxieties that come with it.
How to be an Explorer – Anyone can be an explorer. There are places to explore on our doorsteps. This talk reveals what’s out there and where to begin.
The Science of The Extreme – From deep diving to wingsuiting and from under-ice freediving to falling whilst climbing surviving extreme sports is all about the science behind them.
Client Feedback
"This was the second time we’ve had the pleasure of Andy’s company, and again it was a real pleasure to have such an entertaining and down-to-earth guest speaker."
Coastwise
"We’ve invited Andy back three times over the years as his talks are full of the most insane and extreme adventurers as well as genuinely laugh out loud moments. A real entertainer."
RSGS
"Andy was absolutely brilliant and really helped the conference. He was inspiring and so interesting, he captured everyone’s attention and had some really strong motivational statements. He got us all thinking which is exactly what we wanted."
VAX
"His talk was very different, compelling, nerve wracking, but also human and really funny. He had everyone on the edge of their seats one moment and laughing the next. The feedback from absolutely everyone afterwards was terrific."
Society of Construction Law
"…our very own man of extremes… Andy ‘Action Man’ Torbet"
The One Show, BBC1
