I feel very privileged to have worked within a performance team led by Grant Downie for four years. He is an inspiring leader, with the ability to drive a large team in a dynamic and fast paced industry whilst managing every person individually. His team members feel valued and understood. He has a true talent for understanding and addressing the ‘human side’ of science or business and applying it with great affect. Grant has been a fantastic mentor to me, through his wealth of professional knowledge and outstanding ability to develop, guide and support people on their professional journeys. Helen Sandall, Lead Physiotherapist (Women's Team), Manchester City Football Club, England