Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation to be Mumbai Indians' principal partner

Deal sees the brand appear on the front of the jersey from the 2025 season onwards.

Manifest Media Staff

Dec 12, 2024, 5:17 pm

Mahela Jayawardene (centre) along with Lauritz Knudsen's leadership team

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation has signed a partnership with Mumbai Indians which will see its brand logo appear on the front of the jersey from the 2025 season onwards.

Lauritz Knudsen’s brand logo will be part of the official jersey and training apparel.

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation was earlier known as L&T Switchgear and is a unit of Schneider Electric Group in India.

Deepak Sharma, zone president, greater India, MD and CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “Cricket unites India like no other platform, creating connections that transcend borders and cultures. At Lauritz Knudsen, our solutions have fortified the success of our customers for decades, and as we embark on a new growth trajectory aligned with the nation’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat,’ we remain committed to being a partner of choice for our customers, partners, and stakeholders. This partnership with Mumbai Indians, one of the world’s most successful cricket franchises, perfectly reflects our shared passion for growth, excellence, and performance. We wish the team an exceptional season, confident they will once again elevate the game, setting new benchmarks for class, quality, and innovation in cricket.”

Naresh Kumar, COO, Lauritz Knudsen, added, “At Lauritz Knudsen, our commitment to India is both profound and unwavering. This partnership with Mumbai Indians exemplifies the transformative power of collaboration in driving progress and innovation. As we chart a new course under our reimagined brand identity, we reaffirm our dedication to empowering India’s growth through solutions that inspire aspiration and deliver unmatched reliability. Aligning with Mumbai Indians—a team that epitomizes excellence and an indomitable spirit—enables us to deepen this commitment and engage with millions across the nation in meaningful ways.”

Rajat Abbi, VP – global marketing and chief marketing officer, Schneider Electric, Greater India, said, “Mumbai Indians exemplify the passion, focus, and relentless pursuit of excellence that resonate deeply with us at Lauritz Knudsen. With the launch of our new brand identity and our steadfast commitment to driving the nation’s growth, this partnership symbolizes a strong synergy of trust and a shared vision between two iconic brands. In the long term, we see this collaboration as a catalyst—not just amplifying the unifying energy of cricket, but also advancing our mission to empower Bharat and contribute to shaping the New India.”
 

Source: MANIFEST MEDIA

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