The tier-two deal has seen Ernst & Young signed up to the professional services category, with the company providing a range of consulting services to the organising committee. Ernst & Young, one of the so-called ‘big four’ accountancy firms, has been fulfilling a similar role ahead of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. In addition to its first tier-two (supporter) deal, the Rio 2016 organising committee already has four tier-one partners – Bradesco, Bradesco Seguros, Claro and Embratel.
“I am pleased to have the support of a leading firm such as Ernst & Young across a range of professional services in the build-up to organising excellent Games. The complexity of the Olympic Games cannot be underestimated and will only be managed with the assistance of first-class partners,” said Rio 2016 organising committee president Carlos Arthur Nuzman.
James Turley, chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young, added: “We are very proud to announce and share this great news with all our people in Brazil and the Brazilian market today. The values for which Ernst & Young Terco is renowned are an excellent match with the Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games. Rio 2016 recognised our leading market position, our work over the last two decades sponsoring entrepreneurship and our unique people culture.”
