Phil Kearns Travels from NSW
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Phil Kearns's Biography
Acknowledged
by many rugby commentators as having been the world’s best rugby hooker, Phil
debuted in 1989 and played 67 test matches for Australia, captaining 10. He
also played in the ‘Rest of the World’ side against the All Blacks for the New
Zealand Rugby Centenary celebrations. Phil capped off his rugby career by
playing an important part in the Wallabies World Cup win in 1999, the third
world cup campaign for Phil.
Phil’s
great ability as a player coupled with his leadership skills, both on and off
the field, was recognised through his appointment as captain of the Wallabies
on ten occasions throughout his career. A tenacious competitor, Phil epitomised
the new breed of Australian sportsmen displaying remarkable talent, ability and
determination. Despite setting himself exceptionally high standards in all of
his pursuits, Phil remained throughout his playing career, the consummate team
member. His candid wit and outgoing personality made him popular with team
mates, supporters, media and even opponents. This popularity has continued
through his media and other charitable commitments.
Phil
was appointed as CEO of Centric Wealth from 2011 to 2014 by CHAMP Private
Equity to manage the turn around of the company before its sale. He is now the
CEO of insurance broker InterRISK.
Based
on a combination of his sporting achievements, personal qualities and his
articulate presentation skills, Phil is a highly sought after public speaker
and spokesperson for any company or product and has been a prized member of the
Fox Sports commentary team since 2001.
Outside
of work, Phil is an avid family man with four young children that keep both him
and his wife, Julie, on the run. He also maintains commitments with numerous
charities including his role as the creator of The Balmoral Burn, an annual
charity run up one of Sydney’s steepest streets raising funds for children’s
services donor the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. To top it off, Phil has raced the
Sydney to Hobart three times.