NEC and the Essendon Football Club are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership for a further three years.
The renewal will see NEC remain the ICT Solutions Partner and naming rights of the Bombers’ high-performance facility, the NEC Hangar, at least until the end of 2027.
As part of the ongoing partnership, which will extend into a seventh season, NEC will provide ongoing on and off-field support to Essendon’s AFL and AFLW programs.
While the focus of the partnership will remain on generating innovative technology to drive team performance, NEC and Essendon will also focus on fostering leadership and career development opportunities for players and staff in the tech sector.
NEC Australia CEO, Jason Price, revealed the ongoing commitment was based on the mutual pursuit of innovation and high performance.
“NEC is proud to remain the ICT Solutions and naming rights partner of The NEC Hangar for a further three years, a move which will see our partnership with the Essendon Football Club extend to seven seasons,” Price said.
“We are one of five Japanese organisations backing the Bombers, and we believe the club’s commitment to high performance, shared values and cultural respect are factors which underpin these strong relationships.”
“Our partnership will continue to explore opportunities to generate a competitive advantage across both the men’s and women’s football programs, by tapping into our innovative technology and high-performance data and analytics.”
“The other ongoing feature of our partnership will be to continue to leverage NEC’s global network to drive leadership and career development opportunities for Essendon’s players and staff, while also exploring ways to evolve the customer experience for the club’s large and passionate membership and supporter base.”
Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo said the Club is thrilled to be renewing with a valued partner in NEC.
"We are delighted to announce the extension of our partnership with NEC for another three years,” Vozzo said.
“This continued collaboration is a testament to the strong alignment between our two organisations, and we look forward to even greater success together. NEC has been an invaluable partner, helping us drive innovation and excellence both on and off the field."
"The ongoing support from NEC plays a vital role in our strategic vision. Their leadership in data analytics and technology will continue to be a valuable resource in our efforts to build sustained success for the Club, enhancing both our on-field performance and the fan experience."
"We thank NEC for their unwavering commitment to Essendon. This renewed partnership is an exciting opportunity to deepen our collaboration, and we are confident that their world-class expertise will continue to play a key role in our journey towards our goal of sustained on field success.”
Click here to learn more about NEC and Essendon Football Club’s long-standing partnership.
