5 minutes with … Dan Hyde at MEPC, NOMA

2023-07-20T06:00:00

The development director on the NOMA scheme in Manchester discusses the switch from his career as a professional rugby player, his love of the Sydney Opera House and roast lamb on a Sunday

What has been the biggest challenge of your career to date?

Considering my previous career was as a professional rugby player, the transition to a 9-5 working week meant a big change. Going from intense periods of hard work, but then having off-season periods when I could recharge and relax, to then a “typical” working week was really quite challenging. I had to focus on not burning myself out and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which I feel like I have now got a hold of.

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