Essendon Football Club has entered a new era today, with the club announcing Dutton Automotive as a Co-Major Partner.
Dutton Automotive will join the club as a Co-Major Partner and the Official Automotive Partner for the Bombers AFL team.
The three-year partnership will see the Dutton Automotive logo featured on the Bombers’ AFL playing and training guernseys and apparel, as well as extensively throughout the club’s assets.
Established in 1911, Dutton Automotive is the largest retailer and wholesaler of pre-owned luxury, prestige, family and commercial vehicles in Australia, focused on reliable and customer-centric automotive services.
Dutton Automotive was recently acquired by Japanese conglomerate Sojitz Corporation. Sojitz employs over 20,000 people and operates in 87 countries across the globe.
Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo said the club was excited to align with the premium automotive group.
“The Essendon Football Club is thrilled to partner with Dutton Automotive for at least the next three years,” Vozzo said.
“Dutton Automotive is a first-class brand in the automotive space with a rich history in Australia. With the recent backing of Sojitz Corporation, Dutton Automotive will continue to grow from strength to strength.
“We look forward to working with Dutton Automotive to further cement their position as Australia’s largest pre-owned vehicle specialist.
“Essendon thanks Dutton Automotive for its support, and we all look forward to what we can achieve together over the duration of the partnership.”
Dutton Automotive CEO, Matt Hanson, said “We are proud to be partnering with the iconic Essendon Football Club as we take our next step forward as a business. Essendon and Dutton both celebrate a rich history and journey of growth.”
“In 1911 when Essendon Football Club won its third VFL Premiership, A.O. Dutton opened his first garage on Burnley Street, Richmond. Driven by an obsessive focus on customer experience, today, Dutton Automotive operates from 24 dealerships throughout Australia.
“Early in 2024, in a purpose-built facility at Essendon Fields, Dutton Automotive’s next dealership will open.
“Dutton Automotive is committed to Essendon and we are excited to support the Bombers and its fans well into the future.”
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About Dutton Automotive
Established in 1911, Dutton Automotive is the largest retailer and wholesaler of pre-owned luxury, prestige, family and commercial vehicles in Australia, focused on reliable and customer-centric automotive services.
Dutton Automotive was recently acquired by Japanese conglomerate Sojitz Corporation. Sojitz employs over 20,000 people and operates in 87 countries across the globe.
A.O. Dutton opened his first garage on Burnley Street, Richmond. Driven by an obsessive focus on customer experience, today, Dutton Automotive operates from 24 dealerships throughout Australia.
