Ashley Giles MBE is a renowned former English first-class cricketer who played 54 test matches and 62 One Day Internationals for England. Having played the entirety of his 14-year-long career at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, he is admired for his driven mindset and loyalty to the club. Following his retirement from the sport due to a reoccurring injury, Ashley has utilised his valuable knowledge and experience to coach the next generation of professional cricketers. When looking to hire an experienced sports speaker, look no further than Ashley.
Making his cricketing debut for the Surrey Second XL in 1990, Ashley developed a keen interest in bowling spin and was awarded Surry Young Cricketer of the Year during his first year in the sporting world. The following season, Ashley was awarded a one-year contract with Warwickshire County Cricket Club which allowed him to develop his skill set and showcase his natural abilities on a much larger scale. A driven sportsman, he was later selected to play for the England cricket club. A key member of the team, Ashley appeared on the international stage for many years and was treasured by both clubs and fans throughout his entire career.
Following his retirement due to a reoccurring hip injury in 2007, Ashley became Warwickshire County Cricket Club’s Director of Cricket. Named the official spin coach in the England Performance Programme, he created a remarkable team which saw great success in the sporting industry. Treasured for his illustrious career, Ashley was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours for his role in the successful Ashes-winning squad. A talented individual, he has been an icon in the sporting world and continues to share his knowledge and experience with his teams and audiences around the world as a speaker.
Well-regarded throughout the community, Ashley Giles is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Regularly speaking on topics such as preparing to win, lessons in leadership, and tales from 2005, he is renowned for tailoring his talks to the audience in front of him. When looking to hire a passionate sporting speaker who is ready to share his successful career journey with audiences, do not hesitate in hiring Ashley today.
How to hire Ashley Giles
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Ashley Giles for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Ashley Giles' official speaking topics are listed below:
- Preparing to win- What are the key ingredients to developing successful teams in the modern world. How we decide what the right building blocks are, and how do we put them in place
- Lessons in Leadership- The challenges for the modern-day leader are many and varied. This is an insight into lessons learnt from a career in sports management and 16 years’ experience in leading high performing teams at almost every level - from Head Coach and Selector to Managing Director
- Leader & Coach- A look into the world of high-performance leadership, what it really means, and what is truly important when working with your best assets; your people.
- Tales from 2005- The greatest Ashes series of all time from one of its key players. A professional and, at times, humorous look at a contest that changed the profile of the game of cricket in the UK.
- 2016- Sports Director for Warwickshire County Cricket Club
- 2014- Cricket Director and Head Coach of Lancashire County Cricket Club
- 2007- Director of Cricket at Warwickshire County Cricket Club
- 2006- Awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours for his role in the successful Ashes-winning squad
- 2005- Part of the Ashes-winning squad
- 2004- Made his Debut for England
- 1993- Signed for Warwickshire County Cricket Club
- 1991- Awarded Surry Young Cricketer of the Year
