Meet Jono Ridler
Endurance Ocean Swimmer & Keynote Speaker
Jono Ridler is one of New Zealand’s most accomplished endurance athletes, a respected keynote speaker, and an ocean advocate who inspires audiences to perform under pressure and thrive through adversity.
In 2026, Jono completed the world’s longest unassisted staged ocean swim, covering almost 1,400 kilometres down New Zealand’s east coast over 90 days. His remarkable journey captured national and international attention, generated an estimated media reach of 390 million, and helped mobilise more than 73,000 people in support of ocean conservation.
Leadership meets extreme endurance
Before becoming a full-time speaker, Jono spent more than a decade in senior commercial leadership, including as General Manager at DHL Supply Chain. His presentations blend elite endurance, business leadership, and practical strategies that help individuals and organisations build resilience, sustain high performance, and lead with purpose.
Why organisations choose Jono as a Key Note Speaker
Jono Ridler's audiences will learn:
How to build resilience under pressure
The mindset behind extraordinary performance
Practical tools for navigating uncertainty and change
How discomfort can become a catalyst for growth
• Leadership lessons from extreme endurance and real-world business
Jono Ridler is perfect for :
Jono Ridler is perfect if you are looking for a keynote speaker for - Leadership conferences, corporate events, executive teams, sales kick-offs, and organisations focused on resilience, wellbeing, leadership, and high performance
Contact
Call us: 021 223 2443
Email us: hello@speakersnzltd.co.nz
Hours available
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
