Darren Shand

Built the All Blacks' winning culture, now empowers teams worldwide

Darren Shand isn’t just the man behind the All Blacks’ golden era, he’s the quietly brilliant architect of unstoppable culture, clarity, and cohesion.

From boardrooms to locker rooms, Darren Shand knows what it takes to build and sustain winning teams.

As the All Blacks’ long-serving General Manager (2004–2023), he helped shape one of the most dominant eras in global sport, two Rugby World Cup wins, an undefeated season, fifteen Southern Hemisphere titles.

Awarded an ONZM and now on Novartis' Global Leadership Board, Darren shares real-world strategies with leaders across business and sport to create high-performance teams that endure long after the final whistle.

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Key Points for Darren Shand

Darren Shand 'The Culture Architect', spent two decades behind the curtain of the All Blacks, his expertise lies in building team culture that wins on the field and off it.
He now empowers business and sporting leaders with practical, proven frameworks to drive high-performance outcomes and lead with integrity.
With multiple World Cups, undefeated seasons, and global awards under his belt, Darren knows what it takes to create sustained success under pressure.
A dynamic speaker and advisor, Darren offers real-world insights that resonate, from elite sport to leadership challenges in global enterprises.

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