Ivan Cleary is one of the most successful NRL coaches of the modern era. Under his leadership the Penrith Panthers are one of the most dominant forces in the league, winning the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Premiership, a three-peat not seen since the 1980s. The 2020 NRL Coach of the Year has also coached Wests Tigers, and the New Zealand Warriors, leading them to their second ever Grand Final in 2011. As a player, Ivan has worn jerseys for the Manly Sea Eagles, North Sydney Bears, Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Warriors, and is recognised as an NRL great with 1,000 career points. Ivan and his wife have raised four children and live in Sydney.