Ned Wills

Managing Director at Laureus

Ned Wills has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Ned currently serves as the Managing Director at Laureus, a Communications and Campaigning Social Enterprise that focuses on funding and promoting Sport for Good. Prior to this, they worked as the Managing Partner at 5th Day Limited, providing advisory services to clients investing in the Sports Ecosystem. Ned has also served as a Non-Executive Director at Colooder UK Limited and MIDLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (UK) LIMITED. In addition, they have held leadership positions at Harlequins, where they served as the Commercial Strategy Director and Commercial Director. Before that, Ned worked at Laureus as the Global Director, overseeing the foundation's efforts to fund and promote sport as a tool for positive social change. Ned has also gained experience as a Consultant at BG Group and as the Director and Head of Sponsorship, APAC at UBS.

Ned Wills attended Singularity University in 2018, completing the Executive Programme in Exponential Technology. Prior to that, they attended Sherborne, but there is no specific information regarding dates or degrees obtained. Ned also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Environmental Geoscience from the University of Bristol. In addition to their formal education, Ned has obtained several certifications, including "Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees" and "Sustainability Strategies" from LinkedIn, as well as attending a Singularity Executive Program cohort from 2008-2019.

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  • Managing Director

    January, 2021 - present

  • Global Director

    May, 2007