CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) is delighted to announce that it is the new headline sponsor of the UK Challenge for 2021 and 2022. The UK Challenge is an exciting and challenging team building event that brings together diverse teams from leading organisations across the UK to test themselves through a series of mental and physical challenges.
Tara McGeehan, UK & Australia President at CGI said: “Teams from CGI have been competing in the UK Challenge for more than a decade. Our members always come back saying how much they have valued the experience in terms of uncovering their personal strengths, the trust and support developed within teams and the unique memories they take away from the event. We are therefore delighted to be sponsoring the UK Challenge for the next two years to help more people to experience this opportunity and support the UK Challenge charity partner The Invictus Games Foundation.”
David Moran, CEO of Marco Polo Events, said “The UK Challenge is a unique learning opportunity for all those who take part, and a great way to invest in people. I am delighted that we are able to share that privilege with CGI as our headline sponsor.”
The UK Challenge helps teams and individuals to develop skills and traits that are invaluable in the workplace. Each event is a unique opportunity for companies to invest in their employees, and contribute to life-long memories and sense of achievement.
The 2021 event is planned to take place in the Lake District from 29 July to 1 August.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 76,000 consultants and other professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2020 reported revenue is C$12.16 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com
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