“The Manchester United Business Network moved to Riyadh on Wednesday 12th December at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Symposium Foyer 1, Riyadh.
Hosted by the world famous football club, the seminar included an insightful presentation by Phil Townsend, Communications Director at Manchester United, on the strength of the Manchester United brand, the power of sport in business and the importance of forging business to business relationships. Faisal Abosak, Brand Manager for Saudi Telecoms (STC), the Club’s Official Telecommunications Partner in the Kingdom gave a perspective from STC’s experience of being a Manchester United partner and the benefits it has had on STC’s. Legendary United goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel participated in a Q&A, giving valuable insights into his experience as a Club Ambassador along with his perspective on Manchester Uniteds global reach.
Manchester United Business Network also allowed key partners of the Club to build relationships with each other share ideas and experiences with a view of creating new business opportunities.”