John McKeon

John has been involved in responsible Antarctic travel since 2004 and an active member of IAATO since 2010. He joined the Membership Committee in 2014 and served as chair from 2017 to 2021 when he was elected to IAATO’s Executive Committee. John was appointed Executive Committee Chair at IAATO's 2024 annual meeting in Annapolis, Maryland. He has also served on the Tourism Growth Working Group. He is the President/CEO of IAATO Member Operator Polar Latitudes.

Deciding long ago that what you love and what you do should be the same, John has been working in the adventure travel world for over three decades.  Starting out in North American and European bicycle touring before moving into a career in the safari world and, for the last two decades, in responsible polar tourism.

John believes that leading safe and environmentally responsible expeditions to Antarctica can create ambassadors who will champion its continued protection when they return home.