Meet ANDREW
Translating the All-Blacks Legacy into High-Performing Corporate Leadership
Andrew Blowers
Leadership Through Legacy
As All Black #956, Andrew Blowers embodies the discipline, humility, and unity that have defined one of the world’s most successful sporting teams. Through his time with the New Zealand All Blacks, Andrew experienced first-hand what it takes to perform at the highest level, lead under pressure, and build lasting cultures of excellence.
When rugby union transitioned into professionalism in the late 1990s, Andrew was part of that evolution—adapting to new expectations, standards, and commercial realities. That experience forged his ability to navigate change, lead through uncertainty, and cultivate resilience within teams. Today, Andrew brings those same lessons into the corporate arena, helping organisations develop leaders who can perform and thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
A Timeline of Growth, Adaptation, and Leadership
1975
EARLY FOUNDATIONS
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Andrew Blowers grew up in a culture that prized teamwork, humility, and discipline—values that would later define both his sporting and professional journeys.
1990-1995
EMERGING TALENT
Andrew rose through the Auckland rugby system and attended Mount Albert Grammar School, a known incubator of sporting excellence. His leadership, resilience, and work ethic stood out early, earning him recognition as a future leader on and off the field.
1996
BECOMING AN ALL BLACK
(#956)
At just 21, Andrew was selected for the New Zealand All Blacks—the pinnacle of world rugby. This period demanded total commitment, humility, and precision under pressure. He learned what it meant to represent a legacy built on unity, trust, and collective accountability.
1996-1999
PROFESSIONAL TRANSITION
Andrew played during rugby union’s shift to professionalism—a defining era of cultural and structural change. Balancing tradition with innovation, he witnessed first-hand how elite teams adapt and evolve without compromising values—a lesson that shapes his leadership philosophy today.
2000-2009
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE & ADAPTATION
Playing for leading clubs in England (Northampton Saints, Bristol) and New Zealand, Andrew adapted to diverse teams, leadership styles, and cultural environments. His global career deepened his understanding of collaboration, motivation, and performance within high-stakes, multicultural contexts.
2010-2020
MENTORING & LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
After retiring from professional sport, Andrew channelled his on-field lessons into leadership, wellbeing, and development roles across elite sport. His work focused on mental health, resilience, and building trust-driven cultures of sustained performance.
2021-PRESENT
LEADERSHIP COACH & FACILITATOR
Today, Andrew works with corporate leaders and teams to help them unlock high performance through purpose, accountability, and alignment. Drawing on the timeless values of the All Blacks, he translates elite team principles into practical, human-centred leadership strategies for modern organisations.
2025 & BEYOND
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Andrew continues to inspire transformation in boardrooms and leadership teams worldwide, fostering cultures where humility and excellence coexist—and where performance is sustained through trust, connection, and shared purpose.