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Geordie Mackay-Lewis

Co-Founder & CEO

Meet the Expert

Highlights

  • Entrepreneur with a passion for pushing the boundaries of experiential travel, yachting and aviation

  • Creating, planning and executing complex global adventures and yacht expeditions, with a focus on remote and lesser-known regions

  • Actively contributes to international conservation initiatives through ongoing work with the Pelorus Foundation

  • Former British Army Captain in the reconnaissance regiment with two deployments to Afghanistan

  • Directed a portfolio of automotive technology businesses across Europe, driving strategic growth and operational leadership

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Expertise

  • Expedition planning and leadership

  • Business leadership and management

  • Conservation advocacy

Credentials & Affiliations

  • Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

  • Former British Army Captain (Reconnaissance

  • Regiment)

  • Extensive leadership and operational training through military service, pioneering expeditions and business

  • Certified Winter Mountain Leader

  • Advanced Diver

What Geordie's clients say

"Geordie and his team delivered breathtaking moments every day in one of the most remote corners of Africa. It felt as though we were living inside a David Attenborough documentary, every detail, every comfort, every emotional beat was anticipated with precision. We are deeply grateful for the extraordinary level of planning and personalization that created such unforgettable memories."

Oliver 2024

Most creative trip planned

A pioneering Antarctic expedition combining wildlife safari, ski, and science, delivered via two explorer vessels and curated in partnership with world-leading guides, naturalists, and scientists. The result, a transformative journey with groundbreaking impact and discovery.

Number one unforgettable travel experience?

Exploring the lost island of Socotra was truly unforgettable. This extraordinary island sandwiched between Yemen and Somalia boasts endemic flora and fauna and utterly unique landscapes and environments not found anywhere else on Earth. The Socotri people are a mix of fishermen and Bedouin and are utterly charming. Despite its geopolitical location, the people are hugely hospitable and you feel very safe and welcome.

Top of your travel bucket list?

Gabon is currently top. To see hippos surfing onto the beaches alongside forest elephant and gorillas is a totally unique wildlife experience to Gabon. This coupled with its extensive national park network and few tourists makes it all the more desirable.

A man wearing a diving mask and snorkel is preparing to dive into the water, holding onto a boat's ladder. He has a scuba tank on his back and appears focused and ready for underwater exploration. The clear blue water surrounds him, with a hint of land in the background.
A man with a backpack and camera on his chest stands on a rocky mountain peak, holding a walkie-talkie. He is dressed in outdoor gear and surrounded by a scenic landscape of mountains and a glacier under a cloudy sky.
A man smiles while wearing a black puffer jacket, standing in front of snow-capped mountains. He has sunglasses resting on his shirt and a confident expression.

Who is your ultimate travel partner?

It would have been fascinating to travel with Marco Polo. To hear of his experiences as the first European to discover much of Asia, and to revisit the lesser known parts of the silk route in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan would be extraordinary.

More from Geordie

Two riders on horseback stroll along a sandy beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore. Lush greenery lines the beach, and rocky hills are visible in the background under a clear sky.

Jungle Adventure in Costa Rica with Jimmy & Geordie

Jimmy Carroll and Geordie Mackay-Lewis, Pelorus founders with an appetite for exploration, took a trip into the Costa Rican jungle from the Pacific coast, building on existing knowledge and dreaming up new experiences for future adventures.

Geordie's Antarctic Adventure With White Desert

Co-Founder Geordie Mackay-Lewis recently took a trip to Antarctica where he was invited as one of the first to stay at the spectacular new Echo Camp.

Want to get in touch?

To contact Geordie please email or give him a call.

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