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United Polo’s Mission:

 

To harness the collective expertise, resources and passion that exist within the polo community to improve, promote and grow the sport. 

 

United Polo Ltd is a dynamic and forward-thinking corporation with an unwavering dedication to the promotion of polo. Our commitment to excellence forms the bedrock of our vision, which is centred on enhancing the accessibility, promotion and enjoyment of polo.

 

United Polo aims to achieve this by:

 

Working in partnership with polo clubs 

Polo has a global appeal, but is built upon the foundations and community networks of local clubs. Clubs are a central and critical part of the polo eco-system acting as a focal point for the game and a hub for polo related commerce. Through the development of affiliate relationships with clubs United Polo will work in support of clubs to deliver sponsorship and investment into clubs to benefit these foundations.

 

Improving services to polo

The collective effort and resources involved in getting 8 mounted players onto a polo pitch for chukkas is impressive. When you consider what is involved in putting on tournaments and chukkas 6 days a week for 5 months straight it is mind boggling. United Polo aims to support those involved in making sure polo happens, is safe and enjoyable.

 

Promoting polo at every level

The polo community comprises a wide range of different vested interests, United Polo believes that while the reasons for being involved in polo vary it doesn’t mean they can’t work together for the benefit of all. Through communication, coordination and coherent effort the inherent value within polo as a spectator sport, an enjoyable hobby and an elite equestrian and athletic discipline can be fully maximised. We will do this by building viable and commercial sponsorship offerings and rights packages for every level of polo.  We will work with different groups to build polo leagues, competitions and rights frameworks that complement and support existing polo infrastructure and ensure sustainable models for player recruitment, retention and remuneration and club improvement and longevity.

 

United Polo’s network is growing!

United Polo has been working with UK Polo clubs since early 2020 to understand what support is needed and how we can support make polo stronger.

Among our affiliates are:

                  

       

               

Josh TuthillDirector, Chief Executive Officer

Josh started United Polo with the vision of promoting and growing our sport. During Covid Josh developed the PlayPolo App to help the sport continue with as little disruption as possible. Josh is a fountain of knowledge having reached 4 goals as a pro before hanging up his boots and turning to roles off the field. Josh spent six years as the manager of Kirtlington Park Polo Club, overseeing successful growth of the club. He also has extensive experience as a Polo Consultant, which has taken him around the world. Most recently Josh has performed the role of Director of Sport at the HPA, the governing body of the polo in the UK and over 30 affiliate countries, and has been a valued member of the HPA Handicap Committee. Josh is proud of United Polo’s mission to promote the sport he is passionate about.

Matthew Wood Director, Chief Financial Officer

Matthew brings a diverse portfolio of financial expertise and experience to the team. Back in the 1990s Matthew qualified as an accountant and now Matthew is an experienced executive director of Plc and owner-managed firms.  In the past Matthew has been the finance director of a number of companies and is an experienced chair and member of Plcs’ audit, remuneration and nominations committees. More recently, overseeing and project managing IPOs and providing full Plc administration, Matthew is well placed as our CFO.

Ted Tuthill Director, Chief Operating Officer

Ted is a management and operations specialist with over twenty years experience. Ted has an impressive and extensive track record of developing and leading teams across a spectrum of sectors. Ted and his team implemented the successful integration of the PlayPolo App across a number of countries. Developing, delivering and monitoring programmes across a range of sectors with a wide array of stakeholders demonstrates Ted’s tenacity and competence with both people and process.

Benjie Bradshaw Associate Director, Business Development Manager

Benjie joined United Polo in 2022, with a focus on polo’s development off-field he has delivered across an array of areas. Benjie’s role has encompassed creating and implementing a series of commercial rights models, which involved sourcing and converting sponsors. Alongside this  he worked closely on the integration of the PlayPolo App and is responsible for account management with our affiliate clubs and sponsors. Benjie has cut his teeth as a consultant helping a number of polo organisations unlock potential, through streamlining process, reducing costs and generating additional revenue.


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