Day: June 19, 2014

Photo by George Kouroumalis

South Melbourne FC is pleased to advise that Stephen Hatzikostas is the Club’s first mid-season transfer window signing.

Hatzikostas arrives at Lakeside Stadium from the Bentleigh Greens, where he has featured for a couple of seasons including playing in their 3-2 VPL Grand Final loss against Northcote City last season. He also had previous playing experience at the Melbourne Victory and the Oakleigh Cannons. Hatzikostas will provide more depth and grunt to South’s already hard-working midfield as the Club looks to consolidate its position at the top of the National Premier League Victoria ladder.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Football Director Nicholas Maikousis said “we are delighted to welcome Stephen to our side and look forward to him showing his great skills on the park, which will further strengthen our midfield”.

South Melbourne FC welcomes Stephen Hatzikostas to the Club and wishes him the best for the rest of the season.

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce leading computing, communications and consumer electronics giant BenQ has joined as its newest Principal Partner for the 2014 NPL Victoria season.

BenQ is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider driven by the corporate vision of ‘Brining Enjoyment ‘N’ Quality to Life’ to elevate and enrich the aspects of life that matter most to people today – lifestyle, business, healthcare and education. BenQ’s expertise comes not only from their own research and development, but also from people-driven approach to design and technology. As part of its suite of products, BenQ predominantly focuses on digital projectors, professional monitors, interactive large-format displays, imaging solutions, mobile computing devices, and LED lighting solutions.

BenQ’s head office is located in Taipei, and the company operates five branch offices in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, China, Latin America and North America, and employs over 1,300 individuals. Furthermore, the BenQ brand is present in more than 100 countries worldwide. Consisting of over 15 companies in seven different business segments, the BenQ Group had a combined revenue of over $US20 billion in 2012.

Martin Moelle, BenQ’s Australian Managing Director of Sponsorship told smfc.com.au “a great and much loved sport, a premium club and a great brand alliance for BenQ in a World Cup Year when the game captures the hearts and imaginations of fans and enthusiasts across the globe. BenQ is proud to be partnering South Melbourne FC for the 2014 season. There is great synergy in our respective missions and the sharing of enthusiasm and passion will serve to build morale and motivate our teams toward success. BenQ is proud to announce its association with South Melbourne FC and we wish the club and its members a successful year”.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC General Manager Peter Kokotis said “it is quite a coup for South Melbourne to be entering into a partnership with a leading international electronics company such as BenQ. I remember many years ago when BenQ was the major sponsor of Real Madrid in Spain, so it is great to have them on board for the 2014 NPL Victoria season. BenQ is our second multinational partner at South Melbourne FC, and highlights the breadth and growth of our corporate base over the last two years”.

For all media enquiries, please contact Peter Kokotis on (03) 9645 9797 or media@smfc.com.au

What matters to us — BenQ brand introduction

South Melbourne FC would like to announce the following people have won the World Cup Prize Pack courtesy of the club.

Emily Mclaughlan
Stathi Krikas
Leo Sideras
Renee Ballantyne
Kalebh Horrocks

Please contact George Kouroumalis on mutlimedia@smfc.com.au to redeem your prize.

Thank you for all those who participated.