Great MUMM bottle display add a twist to the ambience
G.H. MUMM, is the official Champagne of Formula OneTM, one of the most widely watched, and wealthiest, sporting events in the world for the past ten years.For nearly two centuries, G.H.MUMM has been the champagne befitting any celebration, taking centre stage during the magic moment of victory.
To that end, for the first time in Sub-Saharan Africa, two one-of-a-kind signed Podium Jeroboams were auctioned at an exclusive evening attended by personalities of note from the business, social and sporting scene. The soiree was held at Sankara Nairobi Hotel.
Marc Beuve-Mery CEO Pernord Ricard Kenya, Moshi Perera – General Manager Sankara, Janine Triemer, Tony Wood, Wanjiru Njenga and Aly-Khan Satchu
The auction was conducted by honorary guest Aly-Khan Satchu, and drew much enthusiasm and excitement. With a reserve price set at US$1000, serious bidders came set to pick-up these exclusive collectors’ items.
The winner was also gifted An all-expense paid trip for two to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend 2014 with exclusive access to the Formula 1 paddock, hospitality suite and Pit Lane walkabout.
Funds raised from this auction will go to the Kuona Trust, Centre for Visual Art, a creative hub in Nairobi dedicated to the generation, presentation and promotion of innovative contemporary visual arts.
Wanjiru Njenga – Marketing Manager Pernod Ricard performing the sabrage ritual
Nelson Aseka & Tim Bakibinga
Valerie Beuve-Mery, Marc Beuve-Mery, Michael Flint & Moshi Perera
Grand winners Tony Wood and Janine Triemer
Guests attending the élite celebration indulged in flowing G.H. MUMM Cordon Rouge champagne and F1 themed canapés.
