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Kaleem Barreto

Former Scotland Vice Captain Rugby 7s | Emerging Voice in Sport

"Kaleem is an emerging voice - new to the speaking world, but already bringing the kind of depth, character, and lived experience that we know audiences will connect with. He’s sharp, humble, and emotionally intelligent. He has a powerful story to tell and a genuine drive to give back. Watch this space”

Profile

Kaleem Barreto is the former vice-captain of Scotland 7s and Great Britain 7s International. A dynamic Scrum-half, he’s competed across the global Sevens circuit and held contracts with both Glasgow Warriors and Stade Niçois. With a sharp rugby IQ and calm under pressure, Kaleem has led on and off the pitch - trusted by teammates, coaches, and selectors alike.

Now available as an emerging speaker, Kaleem brings a grounded, intelligent presence to both live events and broadcast media. He speaks openly about high-performance culture, identity, resilience, and the unspoken challenges facing young athletes in elite environments. Articulate and quietly powerful, Kaleem is a rare voice - able to cut through with honesty and intent.

Highlights

Vice-Captain of Scotland 7s at the Commonwealth Games: Trusted with leadership responsibilities on one of the biggest global stages for rugby sevens.

Selected for Team GB Sevens: Represented Great Britain internationally, earning a place in one of the most competitive sevens programmes in the world. He was initially selected as captain prior to an injury.

Professional Rugby Career Across Europe: Played professionally for Glasgow Warriors and France’s Stade Niçois, gaining elite experience across contrasting rugby cultures.

Key Themes

Identity in High-Performance Environments: Growing up as a mixed-heritage athlete in elite rugby settings - and the power of being seen.

Leadership: How to lead through influence, integrity, and mindset - on and off the field.

Belonging, Culture & Connection: Why psychological safety, cultural fluency, and shared ownership shape winning teams.

Navigating Change: From professional rugby to redundancy - navigating change with clarity and self-trust.

Speaking Up & Owning Your Voice: The courage to show up fully in systems not built for you - and to help others do the same.

The Lasting Impact

Kaleem shows up with honesty, calm, and lived experience that cuts through.

He speaks about things that matter - identity, leadership, belonging - not from theory, but from being the one who didn’t always fit the mould. The one who led without the title. The one who kept showing up, even when systems made it harder.

What lands with audiences is his presence. No ego. No act. Just the quiet confidence of someone who’s earned their voice - and knows how to use it.

Kaleem Barreto
Quick Look

Represented by: Holo Global

Location: Dundee, Scotland

Who: Kaleem Barreto is a former vice-captain of Scotland 7s, and a GB7s rugby international. An emerging speaker he brings honesty, identity, and high-performance insight to the stage. He’s passionate about helping others feel seen and supported - on and off the field.

Available for: Keynotes. Fireside chats. Leadership Panels.

Popular With: Sports organisations. Schools & Universities. Leadership Teams.