An iconic figure in global sport, Sir Geoff secured a unique place in the history of football when he became the first -- and still the only --- player to score a hat-trick in the World Cup Final

Sir Geoff Hurst M.B.E, retains a unique place in the history of sport. As the only man to have scored a hat-trick of goals in the FIFA World Cup Final, he is, nearly half a century after the event, an iconic figure in global sport. Revered by young and old alike, he represents a glorious era in English football. "It's gratifying to meet people today who still want to share their memories of something that happened all those years ago," he says.         

When he finally retired from football in 1982, after two years working on a shoestring budget as the manager of Chelsea, he exchanged team sheets and tracksuits for accounts and business suits.

The 'real world' of business and commerce beckoned him. Never one to shirk a challenge, he learned about buying and selling and the value of virtues like patience, persistence and courtesy. He spent the next twenty years in business and worked for some big names like Abbey Life and AON, one of the world's largest brokers.

This experience in the corporate world showed him how to deal with all aspects of his life in a professional and businesslike manner and he thinks it was his committment and diligence that eventually gave him an opportunity to work with one of the leading brands in the world today, McDonalds. For the past seven years, as Director of Football for McDonalds, Geoff has spearheaded a grassroots football campaign to develop 20,000 coaches by 2010.

Obviously the McDonald's campaign is something that is close to his heart, but he also has a very busy schedule involving after dinner speaking, motivational conferences, hosting awards evenings, personal appearances and advertising and promotion campaigns.

Geoff is also involved with a number of charities including Linc who are dedicated to supporting patients and their families affected by leukaemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers (www.lincfund.org) and Sparks, a children's medical research charity that funds research across the whole spectrum of paediatric medicine (www.sparks.org.uk ).

His 40 years in football provided him with many happy memories but it delights him to be able to say that he is as active today in his business life as he was in his football career.

Testimonials

It's only when you see Dads and their sons together almost in a fan worship for Geoff that you realise what a legend across the UK Sir Geoff really still is. - The Red Consultancy (McDonalds Communication Company)

When we first considered using Geoff for promotional purposes we were slightly sceptical particularly as 80 per cent of the audience we were trying to reach were under 14 however the appreciation for the man was far greater than we have ever had for any current player and he works as a total professional. - R&T Tours

The way he works a room when entering, particularly to strangers unknown to him is unique and a lot of celebrities could learn from his professional style. - Courier Newspapers

We needed a face to appeal to everybody and Sir Geoff appeals transcends all ages and aspects of society giving us the impact that we required. - Midlands-based Marketing Company

Geoff is a great communicator and got our message across with the force it needed, it opened the doors for national media coverage. Sir Geoff's presence meant that our competition struggled to compete. - Keeping The National Stadium in London Campaign

The ability to 'feel' the atmosphere in a room is unique and Sir Geoff manages to mix business with sporting events perfectly. Geoff had the audience in his hand and the feedback was that he 'stole the day and how were we going to beat that next time! - National Computer Company

The '66 story has been told a million times but Sir Geoff manages to keep animated on the subject for every new audience that he meets and he manages to combine stories of his playing days with experience of the business world with remarkable ease. A first class 'cocktail' of professionalism at all times. - World Computer Analyst

His face and respected national endorsement help to introduce and sell out product extremely well. - National Insurance Company

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