Andy Murray has landed his first gig since splitting from Novak Djokovic last month. The tennis ace, who retired as a player just under a year ago, joined Djokovic’s team at the backend of 2024 and spent five months working with the Serbian icon.
Murray revealed he wasn’t in a rush to get back into coaching earlier this month, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming the first-ever brand ambassador for Walker’s Shortbread. The biscuit brand is a much-loved staple in Scotland and beyond, with their products sold in over 100 markets worldwide.
Commenting on his partnership, three-time Grand Slam winner Murray said:
*“I am proudly Scottish, and partnering with Walker’s, a brand that has been representing Scotland around the world for well over a century, felt like a great fit for me. I come from a small tight-knit community and when I look back at where I have come from, I am proud of what I’ve achieved, which is something I share with Walker’s. It’s a real honour to be part of this next chapter for such a well-loved Scottish brand.”*
On the sugary and buttery treat, he continued:
*“I’ve been eating shortbread since I was a kid – my gran would make it all the time for us. We even celebrated my Wimbledon win with shortbread. Shortbread is one of my simple pleasures. No matter where I am in the world, a piece of Walker’s Shortbread always transports me back home.”*
As part of the campaign, Murray will become the face of the brand, with adverts appearing in major train stations across the country.
Speaking about the addition to their team, managing director of Walker’s, Nicky Walker, commented:
*”We are incredibly excited to welcome Andy Murray as our very first brand ambassador. We’ve always admired Andy’s achievements, his dedication and his cautious charisma as well as his very obvious close relationship with his own family. These are qualities that resonate deeply with our own values at Walker’s Shortbread. We are genuinely honoured that Andy and his team have acknowledged Walker’s as a suitable partner, and we are looking forward to this exciting new venture as we continue to promote ‘Scotland at its Finest’.”*
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