Maria LeijerstamMaria's business life began in rocket science with BAE Systems, Aerospace company in 2001. She later moved on to Project Management where she worked for a variety of multinational organisations, including Ford of Europe. At the same time her love foradventure challenges grew and in 2007 she became the first Welsh woman to complete the Marathon des Sables, running six marathons in seven days across the desert. She was also the first woman to complete the Siberian Black Ice race across Lake Baikal. Shortly afterwards she competed on the World Series Adventure Racing circuit representing Great Britain. In 2010 she combined her love of sport with her business acumen and set up Multisport Ltd, an adventure sports company in Wales UK. She launched the popular Burn Series with the aim of introducing sport as a way of life for all. Read More Read Less