Sir Gareth Southgate

Leader, Manager, Coach at Former England Men's Football Senior Manager

Speaker

Gareth Southgate, renowned as the former Head Coach of the England men's senior team, is a master of leadership and a transformative force in sport and beyond. Taking over the national team in 2016 during one of its most challenging periods, he revived England’s fortunes achieving back to back UEFA European Championships finals, as well as reaching the Quarter and Semi Finals of successive FIFA World Cups. In doing so he holds the record for winning more major tournament games than any other England Manager in history.

As a keynote speaker, Gareth Southgate brings his extensive experience in leadership, change management, teamwork, culture and resilience to the corporate and academic worlds. He shares invaluable insights on optimising decision making, managing pressure, building a culture of resilience and staying true to your purpose. An avid student of elite performance, Gareth is passionate about personal development and inspiring others to reach their full potential. Gareth’s approach to his role was nothing short of revolutionary. He rebuilt the team’s identity from the ground up, instilling a culture of professionalism, humility, and resilience. His approach fostered teamwork and trust among players, the media, and millions of fans. In doing so he turned the Head Coach role from a poisoned chalice to a source of opportunity and pride, making the often regarded “impossible job” possible.