Will Greenwood is not one to shy away from high pressure, highly competitive situations. Having started working life on London’s City trading floor he went on to become the second highest try scorer in English rugby history, (Jonny May crept past him in 2021, Will relegated to third) and helped... Read more
Will Greenwood is not one to shy away from high pressure, highly competitive situations. Having started working life on London’s City trading floor he went on to become the second highest try scorer in English rugby history, (Jonny May crept past him in 2021, Will relegated to third) and helped power England to victory at the Rugby World Cup in 2003.
He is widely regarded as one of England’s greatest ever rugby players, as well as one of the sport’s most engaging, intelligent and entertaining characters. Greenwood made his debut in 1994 for Harlequins, before progressing to Leicester in 1996 from where he was handed his full England international debut in 1997.
Injury marred his first couple of years in International rugby but the 2000/01 season saw him establish himself as an England regular under the tutelage of Clive Woodward and accolades swiftly followed. He won three man-of-the-match performances in one Six Nations alone, in victories over Scotland, Wales and Italy in 2002. Selected for England’s World Cup winning squad in 2003, Greenwood finished the tournament joint top try scorer with five to his name. In 2005, in the culmination of an outstanding career, he picked up his first Test caps for the British & Irish Lions in the 2005 tour of New Zealand.
In total he toured 3 times with Lions, in 1997, 2001 and 2005. Throughout his 11 years playing professional rugby, Will Greenwood was a dedicated professional combining a fantastic work ethic with a desire to continuously learn and improve his game. Despite injury setbacks and occasional moments of self-doubt and personal tragedy his focus, determination and perseverance led him to the top of the national and international game. Off pitch his focus has remained undimmed. With a reputation as a bright and articulate and personality he was snapped up by Sky as a regular match day presenter, working for them for 16 years. During that time Will drove the hugely popular ‘School of Hard Knocks’.
The series gave at risk youngsters the chance to train, grow and shine through sport. Alongside this he pens a weekly opinion column for the Saturday Telegraph, 17 years now, and is a dedicated supporter of the premature birth charity Borne. Will is also a successful businessman in his own right, having set up Legend Holidays & Events, a company providing family holiday experiences, corporate events. In September 2016, Will combined his knowledge of numbers and working with children to take up a voluntary role as a part-time maths teacher in a secondary school in Berkshire for five years.
In November 2020, Will took up the position as Chief Customer Officer at data and software company Afiniti. Will Greenwood is Chief Customer Officer in the UK at Afiniti, an artificial intelligence company that helps organisations use data and AI to have better conversations with their customers.
You can book Will Greenwood through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Will's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Will Greenwood's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Will tailored to your event.
Will Greenwood speaks on Change, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Sports. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Will to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Will Greenwood for events worldwide, subject to Will's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Will Greenwood is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Will can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Will Greenwood on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Will can offer.
Will Greenwood delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Will Greenwood's areas of expertise include Change, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Sports. To get a clear sense of Will's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Will Greenwood can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Change, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Sports is relevant. Details of Will's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Will Greenwood is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Will Greenwood, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Will's current availability for your dates.