Mark Wales is a former SAS troop commander, bestselling author, and founder of luxury brand Kill Kapture. After 16 years in Special Operations and multiple combat deployments, he transitioned from the battlefield to the boardroom, earning an MBA from Wharton and winning the school’s “40 Under 40” Award.

Mark rose to national prominence by winning Australian Survivor and competing in World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji. He also appears in the 2024 blockbuster Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

A powerful storyteller, Mark shares hard-won lessons on leadership, resilience, and high performance in adversity — helping teams and individuals thrive under pressure.