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Jonny Wilkinson named Capgemini’s new global ambassador for rugby

Paris, March 9, 2023 – Capgemini, Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup France 2023 and World
Rugby’s Digital Transformation Partner, today announced its partnership with rugby legend,
Jonny Wilkinson. Both Capgemini and Jonny share many common values and a passion forsustainable practices in sport. He will accompany the global brand on its Rugby World Cupjourney.

Jonny Wilkinson is a global rugby ambassador for Capgemini.
Find out more about the transformational role Capgemini is playing in rugby: https://www.capgemini.com/aboutus/passion-for-sport/world-rugby/“At Capgemini we use our sports sponsorships to unite, to innovate and to transform. This is also how JonnyWilkinson conducts himself as an ambassador for rugby and a businessman,” comments Virginie Regis, Chief
Marketing and Communications Officer at Capgemini and member of the Group Executive Committee. “As aformer Rugby World Cup winner and two-time European Cup winner with Toulon in France, coupled with hispassion for sustainable practices on and off the pitch, Jonny was a natural choice for us. In his capacity as
our global ambassador for rugby, Jonny will help to articulate Capgemini’s vision of enabling thetransformation of sport through technology and innovation.”“Capgemini as an organization is driven by the belief that transformation should benefit all of humanity forthe long term. A view that I certainly share when it comes to personal growth, the future of sport andbusiness as a whole,” said Jonny Wilkinson. “Capgemini is playing an active role in helping World Rugby inCapgemini Press Releaseits efforts to transform the sport. Whether that is through vital technological solutions at the Rugby WorldCup France 2023, creating a more inclusive pathway for female leaders in rugby, or helping World Rugby toembed sustainability into its operations. I am excited to be accompanying Capgemini on the road to theRugby World Cup and to be putting a spotlight on its groundbreaking work.”
Capgemini is the first Worldwide Partner to sponsor both World Rugby (as Digital Transformation Partner
and Global Partner of Women in Rugby) and most of its major men’s (Rugby World Cup 2023) and women’sinternational competitions (Rugby World Cup 2021 played in 2022, and Rugby World Cup 2025), as well as
the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Capgemini’s 30-year passion for rugby
Capgemini’s heritage in rugby began with the Group’s founder, the late Serge Kampf, who was a lifelong
rugby fan and sponsor of the sport. Capgemini started supporting French domestic clubs 30 years ago, andwas the Official Technology and Consulting sponsor for Rugby World Cup 2007 in France.
Capgemini is a global company based in over 50 countries. It is present across major rugby heartlands suchas England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Italy, Argentina, Japan and Australia, as well as New Zealand,
which hosted the women’s World Cup in October last year. The Group will continue to promote the sport for
both women and men, across all its international locations.
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About Capgemini
Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business byharnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing humanenergy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse
organization of 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage anddeep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their businessneeds, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud,data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering, and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global
revenues of €22 billion.
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