Donald Barrell

CEO
Senior Leadership Team

Don is the CEO of Greenhouse Sports, bringing a unique blend of anthropological insight and high-performance sport to youth development. Before joining Greenhouse, he was Head of Performance Programmes and Pathways at England Rugby, where he led the long-term strategies for both the men’s and women’s game. Don’s passion for sport began early and has taken him from community rugby fields to elite performance pathways – but it’s his deep belief in sport as a tool for transformation that drives him. He sees Greenhouse as a team for life – one that champions every young person’s potential. When he’s not leading the mission, cycling absurd distances or looking after his bees, you’ll find him with his family exploring outdoors.