In 2006-07, the both managed team, Germany and New Zealand finishing 1st and 2nd in the Championship overall.

His father Kevin managed New Zealand over a four-year period in the 1980s.

Brought in at the last minute by Carl McKenzie to manage New Zealand's 1992 America's Cup challenge, Blake led the Kiwi team to the challenger finals with NZL-20.

Between 2000-2010 Ignition also managed North American clients Mercury Rev and Black Mountain, as well as New Zealand based Crowded House.

I like the comparison but I would say that Fergie's success in the early 80s with East Stirlingshire and St Mirren was akin to managing New Zealand.