Mohed Altrad
Mohed Altrad is a Syrian-born French entrepreneur and businessman, best known as the founder and chairman of the Altrad Group, a multinational company specializing in construction and industrial services. His recent association with New Zealand Rugby as a sponsor, which includes having his name on the All Blacks' kit, has placed him in the news due to ongoing legal troubles, including an appeal against an 18-month suspended sentence for corruption related to his business dealings.
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Mohed Altrad is a billionaire and main sponsor of the All Black jersey currently facing legal issues.
The Business of the All Blacks: Should the All Blacks brand be removed from sevens jerseys? NZR chairman David Kirk understands the argument
New Zealand· 2025-11-07
Mohed Altrad is currently appealing an 18-month suspended sentence for corruption relating to his acquisition of the naming rights to the front of the French team’s jerseys.
Why NZ Rugby’s billionaire partnerships were doomed from start – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-03-06