Saxon Expeditions
About Us
Saxon Expeditions; passion and professionalism for your polar needs
Saxon Expeditions Ltd was founded by CEO Adam Turner after a decade working in the polar regions.
Working with highly experienced professionals from a range of different fields- all with a professional polar and field based background we can meet your needs ranging from kayak expeditions in Greenland to training advice for your operations through to provision of key staff for your deployments.
Staff of Saxon Expeditions are not just colleagues, we are all close friends with many years of experience working together in a range of environments.
Each person brings their own style, knowledge and experience with a deep ingrained passion for the polar regions.
WE are Saxon Expeditions..
Adam Turner
CEO
Adam Saxon Expeditions was founded by Adam, who brings a wealth of experience from his ten working in the polar regions.
With a background in the UK military and law enforcement before his polar work Adam has over 25 years of maritime expertise, of training and search & rescue operations.
His passion for the polar regions and commitment to excellence are evident in every expedition, drawing on his previous work with the British Antarctic Survey he is committed to safe, sustainable expeditions and has a particular interest in the British legacy in Antarctica.
Sara Jenner
Expedition Leader
An avid wildlife photographer Sara's passion for wildlife has seen her travel the globe and work in many regions including Arctic, Antarctica, Africa and India.
A seasoned expedition Leader Sara can be relied on to deliver a world class expedition and has a great focus on our guest satisfaction as well as the skills needed to manage expeditions for us in the Polar regions onboard our charter vessel.
Adam Harmer
Training Manager/Consultant
Adam is currently based in North Wales. With a background in training and assessing he now specialises in designing and creating syllabuses for National Governing Bodies.
Adam has taught as a senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moore’s University and spent 15 years at Plas y Brenin the National Outdoor Centre.
Adam has worked and explored on all 7 continents from film safety in Vietnam and Jordan to Training and Guiding in Antarctica to assessing guides and instructors in Malaysia and Kenya Adam is able to support your organisation and provide leadership and safety critical training to you all
Marcel Paul
Expedition Leader
Hailing from the Netherlands Marcel has worked at Ny Alesund Research Station in Svalbard and as an Expedition Leader in both polar regions.
With a keen eye for detail and an a proven track record in management Marcel is a dependable and knowledgable Expedition Leader who delivers great results in challenging circumstances.
Shannon Turner, LLB
Legal and Permit Assistant
Shannon plays a crucial role in our operations by assisting with permit, contract, and compliance matters.
With a special interest environmental legislation, she brings valuable insights to our team.
Growing up in the polar community, Shannon developed a profound love for protecting these environments, which inspired her focused studies after an expedition to the Arctic in 2022.
Her passion and expertise make her an indispensable asset.
Geraint Rowlands
Trainer/Paramedic
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