Create an experience with Greg Hire

VICE CAPTAIN – PERTH WILDCATS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. 2018 WEST AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR YOUTH AWARD RECIPIENT.

The Vice-Captain of the 2013/14 and 2016/17/19 NBL Championship winning team the Perth Wildcats, Greg Hire is described as the workhorse of the NBL. Greg has played over 234 games in the National Basketball League winning four championships along the way; beginning his career with the Perth Wildcats, the proud Western Australian began his time with the Wildcats as a Development Player. Upgraded to a contracted position the following season - Greg has overcome many obstacles to feature as a integral part of the Wildcats success.

Off the court, Greg has launched his own charity; A Stitch in Time which has been acknowledged for their impactful work in the community with the awarding of a number of accolades. Greg also works as an ambassador for Youth Focus, a charity which supports youth who are struggling with mental health issues.  His passion – which stems from his upbringing and life experiences – recently saw him receive a Pride of Australia Medal nomination in the ‘Inspiration’ category, an award that he then won. In 2018 he was named as West Australian of the Year in the Youth Category for his work in the youth suicide prevention field. 

Greg has extensive leadership, mentoring, cultural change, public speaking, communication and presentation experiences that spans across sporting, business and cultural sectors.

Greg’s success is the result of hard work, commitment and a relentless attitude; he is a very rare individual whose off the field accolades rival his on court accomplishments. Greg has the ability to impart his passionate message to any type of audience in an entertaining, stimulating, informative and refreshing style.  His sense of humour will keep any audience amused, but his ability to share a powerful message has made him a much sought after speaker for corporate, government and sporting events.