Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley today announced that internet security company, Kaspersky Lab, will join the club as its official coaches’ partner in 2012.
 
As part of the agreement, the Kaspersky logo will appear on all coaches’ apparel, laptops and match-day signage at the MCG, as well as working closely with the club to create business to business opportunities.
 
Collingwood CEO Gary Pert welcomed Kaspersky to the club said he looked forward to forging a successful partnership going forward.
 
“The club, along with Nathan and the rest of the coaching staff are thrilled to have Kaspersky on board as the new coaches’ sponsor and a Major Partner of the Collingwood Football Club”.
 
“The internationally renowned company invests heavily in supporting the global sporting industry and we are pleased that they have decided to join in partnership with Collingwood.
 
“With a new coaching group led by Nathan Buckley in 2012, it is fantastic to partner with the most secure partner in the marketplace; Kaspersky.”
 
Kaspersky Lab is firmly positioned as one of the world’s top vendors of internet security products for home and business, operating in more than 100 countries and protecting more than 400 million web users world-wide.
 
Andrew Mamonitis, Managing Director ANZ, Kaspersky Lab said, “We are excited to have the opportunity to be a part of one of the most successful clubs in the country, with a fantastic fan base.
 
“We are looking forward to building our relationship with the Collingwood team and its wider corporate networks.
 
“Being Melbourne based, the local Kaspersky team are all strong AFL supporters and are passionate about backing clubs that match our values.” he concluded.
 
The company is also renowned for its support of the sporting industry both in Australia and globally, including a partnership with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and a partnership with Formula 1 team, Scuderia Ferrari.
 
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