Suzuki for the Boyz: $24 million in 16 years

Published: Friday | September 21, 2012 Comments 0
Christopher Callen, brand sales manager for Suzuki, inside his new office at Stewart's Auto along South Camp Road. He is ready to help you own the ride of your dreams! Rudolph Brown/Photographer
Christopher Callen, brand sales manager for Suzuki, inside his new office at Stewart's Auto along South Camp Road. He is ready to help you own the ride of your dreams! Rudolph Brown/Photographer

Suzuki has been a sponsor of the Jamaican national football team, Reggae Boyz, since 1996. Despite changes in management, coaches, players and fellow supporters in the past 16 years, Stewart's Auto Sales Limited, official dealers of Suzuki in Jamaica for 30 years, continues to lend its proud and unwavering support because of its belief in sports development and nation building.

After renewing Suzuki's sponsorship of the Boyz in 2011 with a three-year contract, placing them in Jamaica Football Federation's Gold category level of support, the group's commitment to date is as follows:

One Suzuki SX4 Sedan, adding to three Suzuki SX4 Sedans from their previous contract.

One Suzuki APV at a discounted rate.

One BMW X3 (provided by Stewart Motors). The provision of drivers, insurance and other documentation, parts and maintenance for all vehicles for three years.

The provision of drivers and additional vehicles for special officials and guests for three years. Transportation to all FIFA courses and game events for FIFA officials. Participation in various marketing opportunities. The provision of Suzuki-branded shirts for some staff over three years.While an exact dollar value is not easily calculated for their 16 years of sponsorship, a rough estimate of their recent contract renewal totals approximately JMD $24m in addition to any unforeseen costs of maintenance of the vehicles.

Suzuki is especially excited about Jamaica's performance this year on its journey to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, as it is reminiscent of their results and the eminent buzz surrounding the Road to France campaign in 1998.

Share |

The comments on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of The Gleaner.
The Gleaner reserves the right not to publish comments that may be deemed libelous, derogatory or indecent. Please keep comments short and precise. A maximum of 8 sentences should be the target. Longer responses/comments should be sent to "Letters of the Editor" using the feedback form provided.
blog comments powered by Disqus

Top Jobs

View all Jobs

Videos