Deloitte strikes gold with Olympic expansion

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expanded its worldwide Olympic partnership with Deloitte.

The new agreement, which will run from the Olympic Winter Games Milano-Cortina 2026 through to the Olympic Games Brisbane 2032, will see global professional services network Deloitte become the technology integration partner for the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games.

Deloitte, which is headquartered in London, will design, build, implement, operate and secure the technology integration, application development and cybersecurity services from 2026 to 2032.

In April 2022, the IOC and Deloitte announced a decade-long, five-Games partnership through 2032 to fundamentally transform the way future Olympic & Paralympic Games are experienced by fans and the way the Games are delivered to the world.

Deloitte remains one of the IOC’s ‘The Olympic Partner’ (TOP) sponsors, the highest tier of commercial partner. This also includes Airbnb, Allianz, Coca Cola, Intel, Panasonic, P&G, Samsung, Toyota and Visa.

John Skowron, Deloitte Vice Chairman – Olympic and Paralympic Games, commented, “This is an exciting moment for Deloitte as we build on the incredible work we have already begun with the IOC around digital transformation, knowledge management infrastructure, as well as programmes supporting athletes and sustainability initiatives.

“In 2022, we kicked off our ‘partnership with purpose’ with the goal of utilising Deloitte’s capabilities to advance our shared ambition of enabling a better world through sport.”

Ilario Corna, IOC Chief Information and Technology Officer, added, “Together with Deloitte, we are excited to explore new possibilities and drive forward the future of technology in sport. Our shared vision of excellence and innovation will ensure that the Olympic Games remain a symbol of human potential and achievement. We look forward to continuing this journey, setting new benchmarks, and inspiring future generations through our commitment to technological advancement and excellence in the world of sport.”