Premier League giants Chelsea F.C. enlist FPT Corporation for AI centric digital transformation push

Chelsea Football Club has announced a partnership with FPT Corporation, a Vietnam-based technology solutions provider which specialises in supporting digital transformation journeys with AI enabled services and solutions.

Todd Kline, President of Commercial at Chelsea Football Club, says: "As we celebrate our 120th anniversary, we know our future will be shaped not only by our commitment to success on the pitch but by the transformation of our club using technology.”

“Vietnam has experienced significant growth in recent years and emerged as a global digital hub, thanks to the energy and spirit of its people. FPT’s expertise in core business systems, data intelligence, and AI makes them the perfect partner to propel Chelsea FC into this new era.”

Pham Minh Tuan, FPT Software CEO and Executive Vice President, FPT Corporation, says: "Becoming an official partner of Chelsea FC marks an exciting chapter in our global expansion.”

“This partnership not only reflects our shared commitment to excellence but also showcases the transformative power of technology in enhancing performance and creating unforgettable experiences. Our vision is to bring happiness and meaningful connections to our customers and communities; and we look forward to partnering with one of the world’s top football clubs to continue making this vision a reality.”

“Our unwavering commitment to the UK market drives us to implement cutting-edge innovations, including data analytics and artificial intelligence, that will benefit Chelsea FC, its fans, and the broader community,” says Mark Scrivens, FPT Software United Kingdom CEO, FPT Corporation.

“By leveraging these technologies, we aim to enhance on-field performance, deliver a personalised and immersive Chelsea FC experience, and foster a stronger, more connected community off the pitch.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Digital transformation will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in April, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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