Zip World - Business Leaders Event

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COREcruitment's Business Leaders Event will celebrate extreme sports, extreme achievement,and the people who refuse to stop at ordinary!

Join us for a truly extraordinary industry event hosted in partnership with Zip World at the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit, Stratford, one of London's most dramatic vantage points.

Bringing together leaders from across hospitality, leisure and adventure, this promises to be packed with real stories, bold ideas and genuine inspiration from people who know what it takes to go further.

🍏 Sean Taylor, Founder — Zip World

Built one of the UK's leading outdoor adventure operators, turning historic and dramatic landscapes into world-class adrenaline experiences — from the world's fastest zip wire to underground adventures deep beneath Wales.

🍏 Hazel Geary, CEO – Crest Experiences

Designing expert-led active leisure destinations that inspire wellbeing, connection and unforgettable experiences including the landmark Surf London project.

🍏 Laura Sharpe, Director of Operations – Firmdale Hotels

A solo English Channel swimmer, Jersey-to-France crosser, and conqueror of Manhattan's 20 Bridges — an open water endurance athlete who brings the same relentless drive to everything she does.

🍏 Kate Nicholls OBE, Chair – UK Hospitality

🍏 Keith Burnet, ex-CEO Global Markets | Co-Founder – Les Mills International | The Alchemist & Adventurer 

Rowed the Atlantic Ocean. Built a global fitness empire. Keith's story is a masterclass in what happens when ambition has no ceiling.

Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026

Location: Zip World - ArcelorMittal Orbit, Stratford

Time: 4pm - 8pm

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your place. Contact elouise@corecruitment.com

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of insight, connection, and a bit of fun along the way.

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About Zip World:

Zip World are one of the UK’s leading outdoor adventure operators, offering a wide range of adrenaline-fuelled experiences across unique and often historic locations in Wales and England. Founded in 2013, the business has grown from a single zip line in North Wales into a multi-site destination brand, known for transforming dramatic landscapes—such as quarries, forests, and urban landmarks—into world-class adventure attractions.  Zip World is best known for its iconic high-speed zip lines, including some of the fastest and longest in the world, alongside a diverse portfolio of experiences such as underground adventures, forest coasters, high ropes courses, and guided tours.