Michael Bowen

Mike was born in South London, and from an early age wanted to join the Military, at 16 Mike joined the Royal Marines and served for 27 years retiring as a Warrant Officer in 2010. He then went into the Security sector and specialised in Maritime Security and close protection.

During his service Mike served in many conflict zones, including the Falklands War, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. Having completed many winter deployments to Northern Norway, he trained as an Arctic warfare and Firearms Instructor and was one of the first British serviceman to complete the Norwegian Ski Instructors course, working in the Arctic is his passion not only for its arduous conditions but also for the abundance of wildlife seen in its natural habitat.