Mark Griffin, MBE
Relevant highlights:
- MBE Medal Recipient from Her Majesty the Queen for charitable works and youth development in the USA
- Founder: of award-winning charity Play Rugby USA
- USA Eagles National Rugby Team player (2003-2005)
- Certified Sports-Life Performance Coach, Patterson Sports Ventures
- World Rugby Certified Coach Educator and Level 3 Coaching Award
- Combined Honors Degrees in Business Management and Honors Degree in Financial Services
- Board of Trustees: DFY (sport for development charity, UK)
At Home: Husband to Bobbi, Father to Hudson and Harry, fitness enthusiast, youth sports coach, self-development advocate, dedicated friend, occasional rugby player, Harley owner & explorer.
Mark Griffin, MBE
My purpose is to create opportunities that inspire people to go forward as the ultimate version of themselves and make the world a better place.
My career has been uniquely balanced between commercial (big finance and sport) and non-profit (education) sectors, having followed a passion which led me to discover my own purpose. In the non-profit sector I founded three social impact organizations – two headquartered in NYC, one in London. This, combined with my experience as National Team athlete, coach and coach educator, has enabled me to be immersed in high performing cultures for over 25 years.
I have acquired extensive leadership experience in organization, program and culture design, social impact strategy and measurement; team performance and stakeholder engagement. I thrive on connecting and inspiring people through collaboration around shared purpose, that unearths their potential, aligns group objectives, improves performance and ignites meaningful change.