AIA Australia is delighted to announce that David Beckham, OBE will visit Sydney in November of this year in his role as AIA’s Global Ambassador.
The former England football captain was appointed to the role in 2017 to support AIA in its goal of helping people live healthier, longer, better lives.
“I’m really looking forward to being back in Australia with AIA to support their One Change Campaign. The work they do to support a healthier longer better life is so important and I am proud to be part of it” said David Beckham when announcing his involvement with the AIA Vitality summit.
Damien Mu, CEO of AIA Australia and New Zealand, said: “We are incredibly excited to welcome David Beckham to Australia and look forward to him joining us in championing our cause of making Australia the healthiest and most protected nation in the world.”
Mr Beckham will attend several events in Sydney, including the third annual AIA Vitality Summit, where he will join a world-class line-up of international and local experts in health and wellbeing. AIA Australia initiated the AIA Vitality Summit in 2016 to help identify how the corporate sector can collaborate to find innovative solutions that drive positive change and improve the health and wellbeing of Australians.
Mr Mu added: “At AIA Australia and New Zealand, we embrace shared value as a business that looks to drive positive outcomes for our customers and also broader society through what we do in life, health and wellbeing to make a difference. The AIA Vitality Summit, similar to our Onelife platform, was born out of that desire to effect positive change while recognising that if we are to truly help Australians and New Zealanders be healthier, we can’t do it on our own. We need to work with others in the corporate sector, alongside health experts and government if we are to succeed. AIA Vitality is one of the key programs that is helping members improve their health and live healthier, longer, better lives. David Beckham is a fantastic ambassador for AIA Vitality - he lives and breathes good health and is passionate about helping others do the same.”
During his visit, Mr Beckham will also attend an AIA soccer skills clinic as well as an AIA Vitality member event.
Further details will be provided closer to the visit.
Contact:
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Ingrid Nienaber, AIA Australia
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T: +613 9009 4143
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Jane Brook, Bastion Effect
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About AIA Australia
AIA Australia is a leading life insurance specialist with over 45 years’ experience. With a unique customer value proposition focused on life, health and wellness, our purpose is to make a difference in people’s lives.
AIA Australia offers a range of products that protect and enhance the lives of more than four million Australians. Our vision is to embrace shared value in championing Australia and New Zealand to be the healthiest and most protected nations in the world. With AIA Vitality – the world’s leading science-based health and wellness program – we help members to live healthier, longer, better lives.
AIA Australia has been recognised with multiple awards, including being named ANZIIF Life Insurance Company of the Year (2017, 2015, 2013, 2012).
Further information at www.aia.com.au
Visit Onelife at: onelife.aiavitality.com.au
About David Beckham
One of the World’s most recognised personalities, David Beckham, OBE is one of England’s most successful footballers. Beckham’s football career boasts 20 years with some of the most successful clubs in the world: Manchester United, Real Madrid, A C Milan, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain and the England National team which he captained for six years.
Amongst his achievements in football, Beckham was the first English player to have won league titles in four countries: England, Spain, the United States and France.
After retiring from playing, Beckham has established himself as a successful entrepreneur, working strategically and creatively with many of the world’s leading brands including adidas, AIA Vitality, Diageo, H&M, Kent & Curwen, L’Oreal, Tudor & Marina Bay Sands.
In 2005 David Beckham became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has played a crucial role in helping the UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, promote and protect the rights of the world’s most vulnerable children.
David launched the ground-breaking initiative 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund to protect millions of children around the world from danger. Over the 13 years David has worked with UNICEF he has used his voice and influence to raise awareness, affect change and help to raise a staggering £7 million. David Beckham’s Humanitarian work remains a focus for his future.
2018 : In January, Beckham fulfilled a lifelong ambition to be an owner of a football club and his group were awarded the Major League Soccer Franchise for the city of Miami. The team is set to start playing in 2020.
In May, Beckham was appointed Ambassadorial President of British Fashion Council, with an initial two year tenure David will support the organization in boosting support for the British Fashion Industry on a global scale.
David is married to Victoria Beckham and they have 4 children; Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
