Rugby: Standard Life Investments Sponsors British & Irish Lions

Standard Life Investments, a global asset management company, has sponsored the world famous British & Irish Lions rugby jersey for the 2017 tour of New Zealand.

The company has taken over the spot on the front of the British & Irish Lions jersey from HSBC.

Keith Skeoch, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Life Investments, said, “I believe that teams which work together succeed together. For me, the Lions personify this. Being part of their tour to New Zealand in 2017, the first in 12 years, presents us with an opportunity to raise awareness of our business globally and to inspire both our people and our clients.”

British & Irish Lions CEO John Feehan, said, “We wanted a partner who shared the same values of respect, integrity, discipline and friendship, we have found that partner in Standard Life Investments. We are looking forward to working with Standard Life Investments, a brand that is synonymous with excellence as we head into the ultimate challenge against the double World Champions.”

Standard Life Investments is also the Worldwide Partner of the Ryder Cup.

See: Pictures from the 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour in Hong Kong and also (from 2015): Pictures of the Asia Rugby Sevens Olympic Games Qualifier in Hong Kong - Page 1 of 11, Pictures of Singha Thailand Sevens 2015 - Page 1 of 7 and Pictures of Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2015 - Page 1 of 9.

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