Gary has contributed to the development of technical and quality standards at FIFA, World Rugby and the FIH for the past 8 years.

First working as a Specialist Adviser to the FAI (Dublin, Ireland) and later for the FIFA Preferred manufacturer, Act Global. As a key member of the European Federation Turf Group, formerly the UEFA Experts Panel he was invited to address the ESTO World Congress in 2009.

Gary is well known within the global sports surfacing industry. He has some interesting and insightful opinions on the future of sports surfaces and the funding of grassroots sport. He is a fierce advocate of innovation that advances the technical and environmental quality of products and services.

Gary is a certified level 2 RFU Coach and with 2 daughters is passionate about the development of Rugby for girls.

Conor is currently studying Sports Development and Coaching Sciences at Bournemouth University and is in his placement year where he is working for iPro Sport with the main responsibility being activating and creating new business in Ireland.

Conor’s role within Breen Associates is researching developing projects for stadium development, 3G pitches and modular buildings for schools and sports clubs across the UK.