Levison Wood

Levison Wood is a best selling author, explorer and photographer. He has covered stories and events around the world for over ten years. His work has featured in international publications around the world including Channel 4, the BBC, National Geographic, Discovery Channel and the Sunday Telegraph. In 2014 he completed a nine month expedition walking the length of the Nile, which was documented in a critically acclaimed Channel 4 series and accompanying book. In 2015 he embarked on an even more ambitious challenge to walk the length of the Himalayas from Afghanistan to Bhutan. The 5 x 60' documentary series aired on Channel 4, with Levison's book published alongside in January 2016.

Levison spent a number of years as an Officer in the British Parachute Regiment, where he served in Afghanistan fighting against Taliban insurgents in Helmand, Kandahar and Zabul in 2008.

As a photographer and writer, Wood has contributed to some of the most respected publications in the world including the Times, the Telegraph, the Financial Times, BBC, National Geographic, CNN, Discovery Channel and Condé Nast Traveller. His photography has taken him from the streets of Baghdad in 2003 to the mountains, deserts and jungles of Afghanistan, Syria, Pakistan, Sudan, most of Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. His passion for adventure and discovering more about indigenous ways of life has led him mountain climbing in Iraq, horse riding the river Oxus on the Afghan-Tajik border and conducting scientific research in Central Africa for the Natural History Museum. His recent photographic exhibition ‘Visions of Africa’ was held in the Royal Opera Arcade on Pall Mall in London which attracted thousands of members of the public.

Levison is an ambassador for a number of charities including the Soldiers Charity- the Army Benevolent Fund- and Tusk Trust. He is patron of the charity the AMECA trust and a keen supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh’s award.

Attracted to foreign climes and adventure since a young age, Levison has travelled and worked in over eighty countries worldwide. In 2011 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. His work in journalism has led him to enter the world of documentary making and he has collaborated on productions with National Geographic, Animal Planet, Channel 4 and the BBC. He has interviewed and photographed some of the most prominent names in the International community, from Hollywood actor George Clooney to travel writer Paul Theroux and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

An excellent speaker, on leadership, focus, self-motivation and commitment. If you are interested in booking Levison for your event or conference, please contact a Prime Performers Booking Agent on 020 3500 3331 to discuss your requirements.