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Consumer electronics vendor Veho has agreed a two-year deal with Southampton Football Club as its new main club and shirt sponsor.
Veho will take over as headline sponsor of the Premier League side from July 1st. The partnership will also see the launch of a Veho Saints range of co-branded electronics.
Veho’s products were also on display in the WestQuay Saints Store on Saturday May 10th and in the St Mary’s Megastore on Sunday May 11th.
Gareth Rogers, CEO at Southampton Football Club, said: “Southampton Football Club is ready to build upon the successes of recent years, and finding a partner who could match our ambition was our main priority.
“In Veho, we have a partner who will help us further our reputation for being at the forefront of sport science and innovation throughout every department – not just the football side.
“Being able to select a partner who is part of the local community here in Southampton and has a global reach allows us to continue our development at a fast pace.”
Together we stand. COYR's!!!! pic.twitter.com/lCGganhY8r
— Steven Lewis (@steve_veho) May 11, 2014
Steve Lewis, CEO and Founder of Veho, added: “With a global audience of billions, in 212 territories, the exciting partnership with Saints means the Veho brand will be broadcast into 650 million homes worldwide.
“We are very excited about the partnership and look forward to working with the Club and engaging with the fans. The board of Veho are all lifelong supporters of the Club so we all share the fans’ passion for success on and off the pitch.”
Image source: saintsfc.co.uk (Pictured from left to right: Veho’s Ben Vallance, Saints’ Gareth Rogers and Veho’s Steve Lewis)
