PARTNERS
JPMorgan Asset Management
Title Sponsor
As one of the world’s leading asset management companies, JPMorgan Asset Management are proud to be investing Ben Ainslie’s Beijing 2008 Olympic campaign. We are not only investing in one of Britain’s most successful sailors, but also supporting values that are important to our business. Ben has proven that experience, teamwork and consistent performance are key to success – a formula which we apply to our business.
We’re also pleased that Ben has agreed to become an ambassador for our total return funds. We refer to these as ‘all-weather’ funds as they aim to produce a positive return over the long-term regardless of conditions – a little like Ben.
This sponsorship, in addition to our ongoing involvement in the world’s largest yacht race – the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race further strengthens our growing commitment and association with sailing.
We wish Ben well in his preparation for success in Beijing in 2008.
http://www.jpmorganassetmanagement.co.uk/
BT
Supporting Partner
BT, the Official Communications Services Partner and a Sustainability Partner for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has announced its team of London 2012 Ambassadors, which comprises the very best of British sporting talent. Ben is delighted to be one of these Ambassadors. His role will include attending events and activities for BT aimed at helping release the potential of their employees, customers and the communities they work with, inspiring them to become volunteers, coaches and mentors to young British hopefuls in the world of sport.
CORUM
Supporting Partner
Since the company’s foundation in 1955 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, CORUM has taken pride in being a distinctively different and forward-thinking Swiss watch manufacturer.
As a family-owned and exclusive brand, CORUM offers ranges of exceptional quality watches founded on four pillars (The Admiral’s Cup - The Romvlvs – The Golden Bridge – The Artisans). The collection includes models equipped with mechanical movements integrating precious metals and technical complexity. As a watch connoisseur and collector Ben was won over by the Admiral’s Cup Tides from Corum because this model combines both a world-exclusive complication and an indispensable sailing instrument.
CORUM is supporting Ben Ainslie and wishes him the best of luck in winning his fourth Olympic medal in the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing, and a chance to distinguish himself in his discipline by going for gold!
Henri Lloyd
Supporting Partner
Henri Lloyd to sponsor Ben Ainslie until 2013
Specialist marine clothing brand Henri Lloyd and Ben have a long history together; Ben has been supported by Henri Lloyd since 1996 which has included both his Sydney and Athens gold medal winning successes and other big boat campaigns, Henri Lloyd have also committed to support Ben until 2013 as this official clothing sponsor.
Henri Lloyd and Ben have also worked together to design a junior range of marine technical clothing, which includes spray tops, hiking pants, rash vests and a selection of accessories, the collection all has a unique design and carries the Ben Ainslie signature.
www.henrilloyd.com/marine
Volvo
Car Sponsor
Volvo began its global association with sailing in 1997, since then Volvo Car UK has supported the global sailing strategy, sponsoring sailing in Britain from the grass roots to the pinnacle of the sport. Their sponsorship portfolio now includes Team Volvo for life, Volvo RYA Keelboat Programme, Volvo RYA Champion Clubs and Volvo Musto Optimist Championships. Volvo is also a supporting sponsor to Skandia Team GBR and race partner to the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race and the Bell Lawrie Scottish Series. All the UK sponsorships support the pinnacle of Volvo’s global sponsorship, The Volvo Ocean Race.
Ben is part of Team Volvo for Life; Volvo sponsors this inspirational team, who represent the best of British sailing as they seek to attain their ultimate sailing goals. The Team work with the next generation of British sailors through Volvo’s grass roots sailing sponsorships, inspiring youngsters to follow in their footsteps with the same passion and determination.
http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sailing
Kaenon eyewear
Supplier
To find out more about Kaenon eyewear please go to http://www.kaenon.com/