Wasps Signs Lear Corporation As Main Academy Partner

Wasps Academy has secured an official partnership deal with Lear Corporation to be its official Main Academy Partner. As a part of the partnership, Lear Corporation will lend support to the funding of the Academy programme, which aims to develop and strengthen future talent within Wasps.  

Headquartered in Coventry, Lear has always sought to play a key role in supporting the local area through various community programmes over a number of years.

Lear’s commitment will help to enhance the quality and development of over 350 players currently being coached through the Academy Programme. 

“Lear is proud of its tradition of supporting the communities where we do business,” said Gideon Jewel, Lear’s president of global just-in-time manufacturing operations. 

“In supporting Wasps, we recognize an Academy dedicated to teaching valuable lessons and life skills that young people can take on their journey for the future.”

With more than 240 sites across 36 countries and with approximately 140,000 employees, Lear is recognised as a leader in automotive seating and e-systems.