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Former Arsenal man joins Pitch team.

Pitch has today announced the appointment of Jon Teeman, the former Head of Partnership Marketing at Arsenal FC, as its non-executive Chairman.

Teeman, 53, is a marketing and communications expert who has launched some of Britain’s most successful businesses and high-profile building projects. Teeman’s most recent role was as Director of Communications for London & Continental Railways overseeing the launch of the new Channel Tunnel Rail Link and St Pancras International Station.

Prior to this, Teeman spent 5 years as Head of Partnership Marketing at Arsenal FC overseeing relationships with commercial partners and specifically the launch of Emirates Stadium, and was involved in securing Emirates’ 15 year shirt and stadium sponsorship – the largest and longest sponsorship deal in British club football.

Before joining Arsenal, Teeman had acted as a sponsorship consultant for the launch of O2, where he oversaw the telecoms brand’s sponsorship agreements with England Rugby, Arsenal FC and others.

Henry Chappell, founder and CEO of Pitch, said:
“Jon is an excellent appointment for us as he brings a wealth of marketing and communications experience from a wide range of clients and high-profile projects. He was a key figure behind the successful launch of Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, and was involved in securing Emirates’ ground-breaking sponsorship deal.

Jon’s appointment demonstrates our continued desire to develop and expand our business, and his arrival is the first significant step in the next stage of our growth. Over the next few months we will be appointing further Directors, as well as recruiting additional staff in a number of areas.”