Gareth Thomas CBE
Who is Gareth Thomas CBE?
Gareth Thomas CBE is a former Wales international rugby player, LGBT+ advocate and mental health speaker.
What are Gareth Thomas CBE’s main achievements?
A former international rugby star, Gareth Thomas CBE played 100 times for his country in a sporting career that lasted more than 15 years.
In 2009, he made the courageous decision to publicly announce he was gay – becoming the first British rugby player to ever do so. Battling his sexuality and mental health has seen him become well-versed on all mental health and diversity topics. In 2019, Gareth was diagnosed with HIV and now also campaigns and speaks on this issue.
What kind of topics does Gareth Thomas CBE cover at events?
- Mental health – Having had suicidal thoughts and intense mental health struggles throughout his life, Gareth can openly discuss mental health topics at all his events.
- Rugby – One of Wales’ greatest ever rugby players, Gareth can also provide insight into his sporting career, including fascinating anecdotes from his time playing on some of the biggest stages.
- Diversity – Gareth struggled with his sexuality throughout his life and has won numerous awards since coming out. His inspiring bravery makes him a great choice of diversity speaker.
- Motivational – Having overcome huge challenges throughout his life, Gareth can help motivate corporate audiences with universal lessons of success.
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Why should you hire Gareth Thomas CBE for your next event?
As one of the most popular mental health speakers in the business, at all of Gareth’s events he can share his own experiences whilst also fighting the stigma of mental illness. He does all of this in his own unique style that includes his humour and down-to-earth personality that engages with all audiences.
How to hire Gareth Thomas CBE for your next event?
If you’re looking for a rugby, motivational or mental health speaker to make a real impact, then Gareth Thomas CBE is the perfect choice.
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Topics and Themes
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Rugby
- HIV
- Sporting Success
- Motivational
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