Ex Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee: Ins and Outs of Running a Super Rugby Franchise
Running a Super Rugby franchise looks glamourous from the outside. The reality is a whole lot tougher.
On the DSPN, Marty sits down with Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee as he prepares to step away after more than a decade in the role. Avan reflects on the highs of winning in 2016, the lows of recent financial pressure, and what it’s really like trying to balance performance, people, and profit in modern rugby.
They get into crowd numbers, star power, NZ Rugby’s influence, player payments, and why Super Rugby viewership is booming while bums on seats are not.
Avan also opens up about leadership under…
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