Latest Nedbank Brand Ambassador set to Make Things Happen
Nedbank has built a reputation as a leading sport sponsor over a number of years and the bank's extensive investment in sports has made it synonymous with a number of sporting properties.
As a bank that cares and makes a positive contribution to the communities in which it operates, the exposure gained through these sponsorships also contributes to the goodwill and awareness in the minds of the general public. In short the sponsorships demonstrate how Nedbank makes things happen.
Nedbank announced the introduction of brand ambassadors in 2007 and ambassadors are identified as individuals who possess and demonstrate the highest integrity and credibility and are regarded as South African role models in their respective activities and communities as well as by the general public at large. The bank's initial ambassadors were; world renowned Paralympian; Oscar Pistorius, ladies golfer; Ashleigh Simon and legendary athlete Hendrick Ramaala.
After serving the brand with distinction it was decided to replace the Ashleigh, Oscar and Hendrick with a new crop of ambassadors who were unveiled at 135 Rivonia Road earlier today.
Following an exemplary term as an ambassador, Hendrick Ramaala's very fleet-footed shoes have been filled by an incredibly able replacement and fellow list leading athlete, René Kalmer.
René's currently competes under the Nedbank Running Club banner and her career highlights include;
Winning the both the SA Junior and Senior SA 1500m titles, Cross Country and SA 10km titles all in one year at the age of 16.
Ranked the number one junior in the World over 1500m (4:09.86min) in 1998.
32 South African Senior and Junior titles in track and field, Cross Country and Road running to date.
Represented South Africa at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China in the 1500m.
Winner of her first marathon, the 2009 Nedbank Soweto Marathon in a new course record (2h44:06).
Oscar Pistorius is replaced by fellow Paralympian, Hilton Langenhoven who will be competing at the Nedbank National Championships for the Physically Disabled from 27 to 30 March.
Hilton's career highlights:
Holder of four world records,
o Pentathlon,
o Long Jump (7.43m
o 100m 10.89s
o 200m 21.94s
2002 World Championships in France - Silver in the javelin event.
2004 Paralympic Games in Athens - Silver in the long jump.
2006 Commonwealth Games - silver in the 100m.
2006 African Championships - Gold in the javelin and long jump
2006 World Championships in Holland - Gold in the long jump.
2008 Beijing Paralympic Games - 3 Gold medals - pentathlon, long jump, 200m.
Hilton is also the torch bearer for the 2010 Nedbank National Championships for the Physically Disabled after being named 2009 Face of Sport for the Disabled at the 2009 Nedbank National Champs
Join me in welcoming Hilton and Rene to the Nedbank family. I am confident that they will fly the Nedbank flag with pride in the months to come.
Regards,
Andy Scott
Head: Nedbank Group Sponsorships
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