Myles Higgins
Myles Higgins has emerged as a driving force in sports innovation and sustainability through his work as Sports Technology Lead at Torpey. A graduate of Loughborough University with a degree in Sports Technology and Manufacturing Engineering, and holding a Diploma in Education in Innovation Management from Queen’s University Belfast, he combines strong academic grounding with practical industry impact.
Still early in his career, he has already made a substantial contribution to the business, helping to shape the future of Torpey’s core hurling products while opening the door to expansion into new international sports markets.
Myles has played a central role in the development and launch of new products made from sustainable materials. His work includes the creation of new designs for a market betond hurling, which we will herar more of in 2026, as well as a new hurley pipeline product and the innovative ‘Klaw’ hurling glove. He has introduced advanced design and simulation processes and established an in-house research and development centre to support rigorous product testing and performance improvement.
The commercial impact of his work has been significant, contributing to increased sales and improved margins, while reducing waste in hurley production by 22 per cent and improving material efficiency by 33 per cent. These advances have strengthened Torpey’s market position and supported expansion into new markets.
Alongside product innovation, Myles has enhanced internal processes by implementing a tailored in-house New Product Development framework and optimising manufacturing systems, leading to faster prototyping, cost savings, and greater product quality and consistency.
He has also demonstrated strong leadership through collaboration with academic and industry partners, sharing knowledge through presentations, case studies, and student engagement. Myles Higgins stands out as a young leader whose vision, technical expertise, and commitment to sustainability are helping to transform Torpey and position it strongly for future growth.
Already Appearing on the 2026 List
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Nominations for 2026
So, who do you work with that has shone over the past twelve months or more and is deserving of recognition as they rise through their career?
It could be someone you work alongside, or in another area that you have admired or been impressed by.
Now is your chance to do something special for them. Nominations wil remain open until we hit number 20 of our 30 in the listings, and will reopen again in February 2027.
Criteria
The criteria for submission is that the person should be working within the sports industry, or in a sponsorship or agency capacity that is bringing sport to life, and that they should be born in or after 1996.
You are invited to submit names and a short summary of why an individual deserves to be recognised below.
Our ambition from the start has been to create a network of people making a real difference within our industry.
Who should we be looking to for the next wave of excellence?
Over the coming weeks we will feature a run of interviews with those who have gone before, and we will continue to highlight some of those that have taken on a new role in the past year or two.
Then in June we will gather once more in the offices of PwC to meet in person, share experience and forge connections that will be of real value.
And we will also be looking at additional ways in which we can help those nominated to enhance their career and build strong friendships across the sector, particularly in this the tenth year of the list.
If you, like PwC, would like to be part of the Sport for Business community and see your organisation in our content, on our stages, and in the conversation happening every day around the commercial world of Irish Sport, email us today and let’s see what is possible.
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