ALIGN YOUR BRAND WITH AUCKLAND FC
We’re Auckland’s newest and fastest growing professional sports club and with football now the most popular sport in New Zealand, there’s never been a better time to align your brand with the excitement and potential associated with Auckland FC.
We’re on the hunt for partners who share our focus on community, excellence, innovation and inclusivity. We work tirelessly to deliver an above-and-beyond service and experience to our valued partners, consistently ensuring they accomplish their set objectives.
Sound like you? If you’re interested in learning more about becoming one of our foundation partners or simply what opportunities might exist with us, get in touch using the link below.
WE ARE BACKED BY SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND BEST NAMES IN GLOBAL SPORT
Our Owner – Bill Foley
Majority owner Bill Foley is a US businessman and attorney, with a career focused on Financial Services. As the current owner of four professional football teams (three in Europe), NHL’s Las Vegas Golden Knights, and a wide ranging portfolio of hospitality and wine businesses in the US, Europe and New Zealand, he brings vast experience to the Black Knights.
Bill considers NZ his second home and has been an investor in kiwi businesses for more than 20 years.
His motto Always Advance, Never Retreat’ has become a key part of the Club’s character.
Anna Mowbray & Ali Williams
As the co-founder of global toy company Zuru and now CEO of job marketplace, Zeil, serial investor Anna Mowbray is one of NZ’s most capable and successful entrepreneurs.
With 77 All Blacks caps and 20+ years involved in professional sport, plus a commercial property portfolio, Ali Williams is uniquely positioned to contribute insights to make Auckland FC’s high performance outcomes best in class.
As a result of Anna and Ali’s respective successes in business and sport, they are vastly connected to leaders across NZ.
Anna and Ali live, work and have raised their families in Auckland and are motivated by their loyalty to the city.
Steven Adams
NBA star, Steven Adams, joined Auckland FC’s ownership group in October 2024. Drafted 12th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft, Adams made history as the first New Zealander picked in the first round.
Since then, he has built an impressive career playing over 700 games with the Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, and currently, the Houston Rockets.
As a major figure in New Zealand sports, Adams’ investment in Auckland FC underscores his commitment to supporting sports back home and fostering the next generation of New Zealand and Pacific Island talent.
Winston Reid, Noah Hickey & Tim Brown
Three former All Whites with over 580 professional and international appearances between them, bring a knowledge of what it takes to succeed as a player at the highest level – both on and off the field.
LA based Tim, after a 10 year professional football career, co-founded sustainable shoe brand Allbirds.
Former All White and West Ham Captain, Winston is passionate about helping the next generation succeed at the highest level.
Noah had a 10 year professional career in Auckland and Europe and for the All Whites. Now based in San Diego, he has built a successful career helping startup businesses reach their potential as an eary investor in NZ fintech business PushPay and NZ fashion business Asuwere.
