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Julian Risley
After a career in the oil & retail industry, Julian joined Action Challenge to grow the UK mass participation side of the business. Over 10 years later The Ultra Challenge Series has seen over 80k challengers, and Julian has directed every event. A keen skier, he most recently submitted Nepal's Mt Mera at over 6,500m.

Stefan Meigh
Stefan founded Action Challenge in 1997 after 11 years working on international challenge and sporting events within the charity sector. Today Stefan manages Action Challenge's international business, working closely with operators, clients & staff. A keen mountaineer, cyclist & traveller having led trips.

Nicola Smith
Nicola has been at Action Challenge since 2009, having developed and grown the Ultra Challenge Series to what it is today, overseeing the day to day management of the team - marketing, communications, operations and commercial aspects of Action Challenge, and in particular the Ultra Challenges.

Jemima Loydall
After studying for an Events Management degree, Jemima has joined the Action Challenge team to oversee and manage the International departures we have across the globe, looking after the participants and their journey to liaising with our airlines & operators to ensure the trips run smoothly & successfully.

Henry Jones
Henry has joined Action Challenge after obtaining his university degree, within our operations team to help plan, prepare & organise our Ultra Challenge Series. Henry oversees and manages our suppliers, bookings and caterers across all fo our events - leading up to & on the day.