Annabelle Bond OBE earned the title “fastest woman climber in the world” after summiting the highest peaks on all seven continents in only 360 days. Following six months of intensive training, she reached the summit of Mount Everest on 15 May 2004, the fourth British woman to stand on top of the world. Annabelle then tackled the other six peaks that make up the Seven Summits, making her the only woman at the time to have achieved the remarkable feat in less than a year.
The following year, in an expedition conducted alongside a project for the WWF, Annabelle accompanied HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco to the North Pole. In 2009 Annabelle ran a 250-kilometre self-supported endurance race across the desert of Namibia as part of the Racing the Planet Series of Races. Later that year she covered a similar distance across the Sahara Desert to highlight awareness and raise funds for the Eve Appeal.
Annabelle regularly presents to charity groups, schools and companies on the importance of establishing and achieving goals. She also works as an Advisor to Arbor Ventures, an all-woman venture...Annabelle Bond OBE earned the title “fastest woman climber in the world” after summiting the highest peaks on all seven continents in only 360 days. Following six months of intensive training, she reached the summit of Mount Everest on 15 May 2004, the fourth British woman to stand on top of the world. Annabelle then tackled the other six peaks that make up the Seven Summits, making her the only woman at the time to have achieved the remarkable feat in less than a year.
The following year, in an expedition conducted alongside a project for the WWF, Annabelle accompanied HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco to the North Pole. In 2009 Annabelle ran a 250-kilometre self-supported endurance race across the desert of Namibia as part of the Racing the Planet Series of Races. Later that year she covered a similar distance across the Sahara Desert to highlight awareness and raise funds for the Eve Appeal.
Annabelle regularly presents to charity groups, schools and companies on the importance of establishing and achieving goals. She also works as an Advisor to Arbor Ventures, an all-woman venture capital fund. She has been awarded the position of honorary Colonel of the Chilean Army, and she was made a member of the Royal Council of Ingxotha by his Majesty King Zwelithini Goodwill KaBhekuzulu of KwaZulu. Annabelle has also been honoured for her services to Mountaineering and Charity with the Order of the British Empire (OBE).moreless
Activist and adventurer Annabelle Bond came to the public’s attention in 2004 after summiting Mount Everest, making her only the fourth British woman to have done so at the time. She then went on to scale the highest peaks on each continent – known as the Seven Summits – in less than a year.
Savills plc is a global real estate services provider. Whilst at Savills, Annabelle secured prominent corporate accounts - Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Global Crossing, Citibank, BOC, Microsoft and Natwest.
Forstmann Little Conference - Aspen
Supporter
2005 - 2011
Aspen, US
Forstmann, Little & Company was a private equity firm, specializing in leveraged buyouts. They were among the largest private equity firms globally.
Just Challenge provides companies with the opportunity to engage employees, clients and/or leaders through physical challenges. The challenges are bespoke and help corporates respond to their business needs, improving brand warmth, employee engagement, client relationships and charity fundraising.
Half a century ago, less than 25% of people with cancer survived the disease, but this figure has doubled since the 1970s, and today 50% will make it. Cancer Research UK hopes to help increase this figure to 75% within the next two decades.
Forstmann Little Conference - Aspen
Supporter
2005 - 2011
Aspen, US
Forstmann, Little & Company was a private equity firm, specializing in leveraged buyouts. They were among the largest private equity firms globally.
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, which supports programmes on every continent, harnesses the positive force of sport to address society's most serious issues. To guarantee that each initiative provides the best possible opportunity to promote social change within their communities, support comes in three forms: strategic council, training and financing.
The Eve Appeal is a registered charity, formed in 2002. They have since worked tirelessly to generate funds for the world-class research programme at University College London's Department of Women's Cancer (UCL).
Women for Women International, since 1993, has helped more than 462,000 marginalised women in countries affected by war and conflict. We help women in eight countries move from poverty and crisis to economic self-sufficiency and stability by providing tools, assistance and access to life-changing skills.
The Annabelle Bond Education Trust for Sherpa's Kids
Founder
2004 - 2012
London, UK
A trust set up in appreciation of the efforts of the sherpas who accompanied Annabelle, and her team, when climbing Mount Everest. The Annabelle Bond Education Trust ensures that the Sherpa children will have their education paid for until they turn eighteen in acknowledgement of their willingness to risk their lives every day.
