Deshun Deysel
Deshun Deysel is a South African mountaineer and businesswoman who was part of the first South African expedition to Mount Everest in 1996. This was the first time the new South Africa flag was planted on top of the world. She has climbed some of the world's highest mountains in 14 expeditions over 5 continents in 15 years.
Known as a high altitude mountaineer, her career started out as a teacher. She has since developed into one of South Africa's leading motivational speakers during the past 20 years. Deshun is the founder and director of Deshun Deysel & Associates, a business that focuses on encouraging and equipping leadership in a context of change and diversity.
Deshun is Laureus Sports Ambassador since 2010
