BOD drives on in Land Rover

Brian O’Driscoll, the former British and Irish Lions, Leinster centre and current all-time try scorer for Ireland, is the latest Land Rover Global Ambassador.
O’Driscoll, who is a three-time Six Nations Player of the Tournament as well as Six Nations’ leading try scorer, joins an impressive list of ambassadors that includes All Blacks legend Dan Carter and England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup winner and former Lions teammate Jonny Wilkinson.
In his capacity as a Global Ambassador, O’Driscoll will be supporting several of Land Rover’s sponsorships, including its portfolio of rugby properties that encompass all levels of the sport.
Land Rover is principal partner as well as official vehicle partner of the British and Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand 2017, providing vehicles to help support the operational needs of The Lions, not just on Tour but in the UK and Ireland.
On his appointment as Land Rover Global Ambassador, O'Driscoll said: “I am thrilled to represent, and be a part of, Land Rover, which is globally recognised for its support of rugby from grassroots all the way to the elite level.
Having been involved with the sport from a young age and played at all levels, it is exciting to work with a company which shares my passion for the sport and its future.”
Gerard O’Farrell, Jaguar Land Rover Ireland Managing Director, said: 'Land Rover is a supporter of the grassroots game here in Ireland and as such, we are delighted to be working with Ireland's most popular and successful rugby international Brian O'Driscoll. Brian's skill and professionalism both on and off the pitch has earned him worldwide recognition and respect. These are qualities shared by Land Rover and we are proud to have such an esteemed Irish rugby player as a Land Rover Global ambassador.'
Mark Cameron, Jaguar Land Rover Experiential Marketing Director, said: “Brian O’Driscoll is a rugby pioneer in the northern hemisphere, having showed a level of consistency and commitment that has been truly inspiring throughout his career. His undeniable influence on the field, displayed through integrity, composure, strength and capability ring true with Land Rover and we are honoured to have Brian represent the brand.”
Land Rover’s heritage in rugby has extended to two Rugby World Cup tournaments in 2011 and 2015 as Official Sponsor and a Worldwide Partner respectively, support of six British & Irish Lions Tours as well as elite and grassroots sponsorships in markets around the world including the UK, France, Italy, South Africa, Australia and Argentina.