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2019 Munster’s Doug Howlett To Return To

22nd,

May Australia In The Autumn

| unster Rugby Head of
EXAMINER has confirmed his intention to “It has been an extraordinary
and
Commercial
MMarketing Doug Howlett
11 years living in Ireland

IRISH return to New Zealand in the and I will always treasure
autumn.
In announcing the move, Howlett
confirmed that after six years of my time in this special and
working with Munster Rugby and the
Commercial Advisory Board, that the unique club, and in
decision is one of mixed emotions.
Howlett commented, “The privi- Irish sport, academia
lege of playing for Munster Rugby,
completing my MBA in UCC, and and business.”
having the opportunity to run the
province’s Commercial and
Marketing programs under the guid-
ance of Garrett Fitzgerald, and the
Commercial Board’s Niall FitzGerald
and Patrick Coveney, have all been
incredible experiences.
“It has been an extraordinary 11
years living in Ireland and I will
always treasure my time in this spe-
cial and unique club, and in Irish
sport, academia and business.”
Munster Rugby Acting CEO Philip successful commercial year of the ment have carried out on the ticket- which will continue to benefit the
Quinn said, “With Doug excelling in past decade. ing, sponsorship, patrons and global organization in the years ahead.”
a senior management role we were “In pursuing our strategic objec- events front. We retain a talented On the field, the all-time leading
always informed of his future plans to tives, the building blocks are very and committed Commercial and try scorer for the All Blacks was
return to New Zealand. He has been much in place for further progression Marketing team focused on realizing involved in professional rugby for 17
a great colleague and addition to the and that's down to the work the our clear vision and strategy built on years, during which time he played
organization, overseeing our most Commercial and Marketing depart- the values of Munster Rugby. for Super Rugby sides the
“I would like to thank Doug, and Highlanders, the Hurricanes and the
Sean Downes wish him and his family, all the best Blues before joining Munster Rugby
in January 2008.
as they return to New Zealand.”
The Chairman of the Munster In making an immediate impact
Attorney at Law Rugby Commercial Advisory Board, the world-class player helped the
Patrick Coveney, added, “Doug
province to Heineken Cup success
67 Wall Street, Suite 2401 showed the same level of profession- that year and two Celtic League tro-
New York, New York 10005-3101 alism, dedication, commitment and phies in the following three years.
Telephone: (212) 248-3232 Fax (212) 248-2848 drive in the Board room as he always He made 114 appearances in red
Representing those injured in: did on the pitch. We will miss him over five and a half seasons. A natural
SCAFFOLDING ACCIDENTS CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS but are hugely appreciative for leader in the Munster environment
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Doug’s contribution to the strategic he was appointed the Munster cap-
AND ALL OTHER ACCIDENT CASES
development of Munster Rugby tain for the 2012-13 season. C

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