Orlando Pirates Brand Manager Joseph Bertrand Leaves Club!

Orlando Pirates Brand Manager Joseph Bertrand Leaves Club! The Buccaneers have to find a new man for the important role.

Joseph Bertrand, Orlando Pirates Brand Manager has left the club after spending 5 years with the Sea Robbers. He announced his sudden departure yesterday.

It was only last week Bertrand was on social media mocking the new deal Kaizer Chiefs for their new sponsorship deal with Italian brand Kappa, after Nike left them. Now, he is the one who leaves The Buccaneers.

“After more than 5 years working for this formidable institution, it is time for me to leave Orlando Pirates, the Football Club I fell in love 20 years ago when I arrived in South Africa,” Bertrand announced in a statement.

“It has been an absolute privilege to work for the Club and try make a little difference where I could in the marketing department.

“Thank you to top management for having given me the opportunity to work for Pirates and grow during my years here. I wouldn’t be here without you.

“Thank you to all my colleagues at the office – we are from far the best marketing team in
SA Sports, and everyone in the industry can attest to that. Let’s keep pushing to get this brand higher and higher.

“Thank you to the players and technical staff, keep fighting for this badge we all wear proudly.

“Thank you to all our partners and stakeholders for believing in the Club’s projects and keeping Orlando Pirates relevant in South Africans everyday life.

“To all the supporters, everything we do is for you. Keep pushing the team in the stands, and let’s get more trophies in the coming months/years.

“MTN8 is just the beginning.

“I will always be the Club’s #1 fan and I will see you all at Orlando soon. “Once a Pirate. Always a Pirate.”

Orlando Pirates Brand Manager Joseph Bertrand Leaves Club!