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The Wyllie woman behind Netball NZ’s stunning World Cup title

August 22, 2019Richard StenhouseGeneralchampions, netball, New Zealand, nz, senior sports admin, sports administrtor, title, women in sport, World CupNo Comments

The inspiring story behind one of the New Zealand’s most respected and senior sports administrators on her journey from leading Netball New Zealand out of it’s darkest hour to becoming World Cup Champions and holder of the sports three greatest prizes within a stunning 18 month turnaround. https://www.newsroom.co.nz/@lockerroom/2019/08/21/764400/the-wyllie-woman-behind-nz-netballs-cunning-plan

New Zealand to host major women’s global sporting events in 2021 and 2022

August 22, 2019Richard StenhouseExecutive Search, General2021, 2022, Cricket World Cup, Global Sporting Event, ICC, New Zealand, Womens Cricket, World CupNo Comments

It is an exciting time for women’s sport in New Zealand with the next Women’s Cricket and Rugby World Cups being held in the country in 2021 as well as New Zealand hosting The International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport the 8th IWG World Conference in Auckland in 2022. Liz Dawson and Andrea...

Blues – Chief Executive Officer Opportunity

August 20, 2019Richard StenhouseExecutive Search, Generalauckland, blues, ceo, chief executive officer, executive search, New Zealand, opportunityNo Comments

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic senior executive to lead one of New Zealand's premier sporting brands. Apply Here: https://globalelitesports.com/job/chief-executive-officer-blues/

New Zealand to host global Women and Sport Conference in 2022

March 8, 2019Richard StenhouseGeneral2022, 8th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport, ATEED, Conference, IWG Advisory Group, MBIE, New Zealand International Convention Centre, NZICC, NZOC, Rachel Froggatt, WISPA, women, Women in Sport Aotearoa New ZealandNo Comments

The IWG New Zealand Secretariat 2018 – 2022 Following a competitive bid in 2018, New Zealand won the right to become international host nation for the IWG 2018 – 2022 quadrennial. The 8th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport will take place 5-8 May 2022 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in...

15 Lessons in Leadership

March 6, 2019Richard StenhousePerformance & CoachingAllBlacks, Business, Career, James Kerr, leadership, legacy, Lessons, New Zealand, SportsNo Comments

What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life I recently read James Kerr’s book ‘Legacy’ which outlines 15 lessons for today’s business leaders from studying the world’s most successful sports team in history – The All Blacks. What the All Blacks can teach us about the business of life presents an...

Jarrod Bear: https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/106017170/a-new-approach-but-a-nod-to-the-past-for-auckland-rugby

Interview with Jarrod Bear – Auckland Rugby CEO

February 11, 2019Richard StenhouseExecutive Search, Generalauckland, auckland rugby ceo, interview, Jarrod Bear, rugby, sport, sporting influencers, sports administrator, sports careerNo Comments

We recently sat down with Jarrod Bear as part of the 'Global Elite Sporting Influencer' series. Listen to Jarrod talk about his life as a successful sports administrator and any advice he has for people that are potentially looking to transition from a role in business into sport. The exclusive full interview is available here.

Sporting Influencers : Alama Ieremia

December 12, 2018Richard StenhousePerformance & CoachingAlama Ieremia, all blacks, AllBlacks, auckland, interview, national provincial championship, professional coach, sport, sporting influencers, sports careerNo Comments

We recently caught up with Alama Ieremia as part of the 'Global Elite Sporting Influencer' series. Listen to Alama share his career journey to date as an All Black and professional coach, identify key influencers that have shaped him as a leader as well as discussing the key factors that contributed to Auckland recently winning...

Colin Mansbridge appointed as new Crusaders – Chief Executive Officer

November 8, 2018Richard StenhouseExecutive Search, GeneralCareer, Crusaders, SportsNo Comments

The Crusaders recently announced Colin Mansbridge as their new Chief Executive Officer. He started his new role at Rugby Park this week as the Crusaders pre-season training continues in the lead-up to the 2019 Super Rugby season. BNZ Crusaders Chairman, Grant Jarrold, was delighted to be able to confirm the appointment of Mr Mansbridge after...

Transitioning your career to the Business of Sport

October 3, 2018Richard StenhouseGeneralBusiness, Career, SportsNo Comments

There is no better time to make your career transition into the business of sport. Due to new emerging sectors such as E-sports which grew revenue to a staggering $1.5billion over the last year, the global sports industry continues to be one of the fastest growing markets. This calls for functional skills and talent that...

WISPA appoints inaugural CEO Rachel Froggatt

September 29, 2018Richard StenhouseGeneralRachel Froggatt, Sports, WISPA, womenNo Comments

Global Elite Sports was fortunate to recently undertake the search assignment on behalf of Women in Sport Aotearoa (WISPA) to appoint experienced sport leader Rachel Froggatt as their inaugural Chief Executive Officer. In this exciting new role, Froggatt will be at the forefront of developments in sport for women and girls in New Zealand and...