Sir Gareth Southgate

Former Manager of England Football Team

Sir Gareth Southgate is a former professional footballer and celebrated former manager of the England national football team (2016–2024). Renowned for his calm, thoughtful leadership and modern approach to team culture, he guided England through a period of renewed pride and performance, including their best World Cup run in nearly three decades and a long-awaited return to a major tournament final.

“Regarded as one of the best managers in the English game”

Topics

Transformational Leadership
Team Culture & High Performance
Resilience in the Face of Setbacks
Mentoring the Next Generation
Leading with Ethics and Empathy

Languages

He presents in English.

How he presents

An experienced speaker and media personality, Gareth?s presentations are highly entertaining and inspirational.

Publications

2025
Dear England: Lessons on Leadership
2022
Anything is Possible: Inspirational lessons from Gareth Southgate
2003
Woody and Nord: A Football Friendship (with David Walsh and Andy Woodman)

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In Detail

After a successful playing career, earning 57 caps for England and over 500 club appearances, Southgate transitioned to management, starting with Middlesbrough before rising to national prominence as England manager. Appointed in 2016, he led England to the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the final of UEFA Euro 2020, their first major final in 55 years. He also guided the squad through UEFA Euro 2024, once again reaching the final and reinforcing his legacy as one of the most successful England managers of the modern era. Southgate is known not only for his footballing intelligence but for building a positive team culture and encouraging personal growth, accountability, and humility among players. His tenure transformed the perception of the national team, earning admiration across sports and business communities alike.