VivaTech takes the stage as the world's leading event for tech and startups
19 Jun 2023 18:33
Bundesliga club FC Schalke 04 have opened an office in Shanghai, China strengthening their presence in the market and enhancing their connection with local fans. The office opened on December 1 but the official announcement was made in the middle of December both in China and globally.
The Shanghai office will serve as the headquarters for Asia according to the club’s announcement on its website.
The Managing Director of Schalke 04 (Shanghai) Sports Consulting Ltd. is Philipp Rütgers, who previously worked as Head of Partnerships in Bayern München’s Shanghai office.
FC Schalke 04 have been quite active in the Chinese market in recent years. Since 2016, the club have travelled to China for friendlies every summer and have reached a collaboration with the CSL team Hebei China Fortune FC and the Kunshan government in Jiangsu Province regarding youth training.
Schalke’s Marketing Director, Alexander Jobst, commented on the new office, “We want to further strengthen our position. Through our presence in the market, we now have the opportunity to further grow and improve our contact with the fans and to deepen our partnerships with sponsors and media representatives.”
References: FC Schalke 04 and Weibo
Proofread by Raymond Fitzpatrick
Related coverage
Shanghai publishes policies to accelerate its sports industry
30 Aug 2018
FC Schalke 04 open China office in Shanghai
22 Mar 2019
Iverson to coach at Shanghai charity game
15 Apr 2016
Real Madrid ties up with school to offer soccer training lessons in Shanghai
29 Apr 2015
Shanghai aiming to become the ‘global capital of eSports’.
12 Jun 2019
More from Yutang Sports
Leading legal minds tackle athlete representation and rules for transgender athletes at LawAccord
16 Feb 2024
Interview with Nicolas Maurer: Becoming Mainstream and at the Forefront of French Esports Industry
04 Oct 2023
VivaTech takes the stage as the world's leading event for tech and startups
19 Jun 2023
Discover the SportAccord Summit sessions!
31 Jan 2024
Meet the world-class speakers on SportAccord’s Plenary sessions
23 Feb 2024
Yutang Sports
loading...