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Malcolm Borwick

Professional Polo Player & Equestrian Real Estate Specialist

Midhurst, UK

Malcolm Borwick

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Malcolm’s Biography

Malcolm Borwick is a world-renowned and highly respected polo player who specialises as an Equestrian Real Estate Consultant at MB-EQ Consulting Ltd. The firm advises on design, layout, and operational services for polo clubs and the integration of equestrian facilities into residential developments. He has consulted and collaborated on real estate developments and equestrian-related projects in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Argentina, and the UK.

The British sportsman, who holds more than 50 England caps, has held a 6-goal handicap for 15 years and continues to play professionally around the world. Malcolm was headed for a career in the banking industry before he was selected to play polo for England. Career highlights include two World Championship medals, and three Coronation Cup wins.

Malcolm serves as Head of Equestrian Development at Sport54, a Saudi-based firm that provides sports business consultancy services. He also sits on the boards of La Martina Polo World (the consultancy and development arm) and Bristol Bay Capital, a real estate investment and development firm active at sites... Malcolm Borwick is a world-renowned and highly respected polo player who specialises as an Equestrian Real Estate Consultant at MB-EQ Consulting Ltd. The firm advises on design, layout, and operational services for polo clubs and the integration of equestrian facilities into residential developments. He has consulted and collaborated on real estate developments and equestrian-related projects in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Argentina, and the UK.

The British sportsman, who holds more than 50 England caps, has held a 6-goal handicap for 15 years and continues to play professionally around the world. Malcolm was headed for a career in the banking industry before he was selected to play polo for England. Career highlights include two World Championship medals, and three Coronation Cup wins.

Malcolm serves as Head of Equestrian Development at Sport54, a Saudi-based firm that provides sports business consultancy services. He also sits on the boards of La Martina Polo World (the consultancy and development arm) and Bristol Bay Capital, a real estate investment and development firm active at sites in Southern Spain and Portugal.

Representing several brands closely associated with polo, Malcolm features in many advertising campaigns as brand ambassador: Royal Salute, Piaget, Horse Scout, Rapport and La Martina. He is Chairman of the World Polo Tour, an independent body that determines the handicaps of players globally.

As ambassador for several charitable organisations, Malcolm has used his platform to raise awareness and support for important causes like Prince William’s Royal Foundation and Prince Harry’s Sentebale Charity.

In recent years, efforts have been made to make the Sport of Kings more accessible to those who aspire to play polo. Malcolm has promoted events like Polo in the Park.

He graduated from Durham University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology and Spanish. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Malcolm’s Newsfeed

Pernod Ricard launches Royal Salute 21 Year Old Miami Polo Edition with global campaign

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Lakme Fashion Week 2024: La Martina & Rajesh Pratap Singh present an invigorating collection

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Malcolm’s Background

Professional Polo Player & Equestrian Real Estate Specialist

Malcolm is a professional polo player who has competed globally at the highest level of the sport, representing England. He name is synonymous with the sport and he is widely known as an ambassador of the game. He consults and collaborates in real estate developments and equestrian-related projects.

England Polo

International Polo Player

Malcolm represented England on the polo field in numerous international matches and tournaments. He holds in excess of 50 England caps and plays off a 6-goal handicap. He is highly respected worldwide and admired for his skills and contribution to the sport.

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Current Board Positions

Bristol Bay Capital

Director

London, UK

Bristol Bay Capital is a global real estate investment and development company providing a range of advisory and project management services for real estate and development thereof.

La Martina Polo World

Director

Dubai, AE

Consultancy and Development arm of La Martina, a sports and leisure clothing manufacturer with the aim of supporting the game of polo.

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Current Advisory Roles

Sport54

Head of Equestrian Development

Sport54 is a sports marketing, public relations and business consultancy based on the belief that sport has the power to bring about positive change.

Philanthropy

The Royal Foundation

Supporter

London, UK

Malcolm is a supporter of The Royal Foundation, a charity focusing on the non-profit work of the Prince and Princess of Wales. The majority of their projects revolve around conservation, the emergency services, environmental issues, early childhood development and mental health.

Sentebale

Supporter

London, UK

Sentebale is a charity founded in the wake of Prince Harry’s visit to Lesotho during his gap year. Sentebale help the most vulnerable children in Lesotho and Botswana get the support they need to lead healthy and productive lives.

Media

Malcolm Borwick on the world’s best polo player and Royal Salute

Podcast

Apr 2019

Malcolm is interviewed by Esquire Middle East in this question and answer session on all things related to polo.

England polo star Malcolm Borwick on the future of the sport

Article

Sep 2017

Michelle Johnson interviews Malcolm about his career highlights and explores his vision of the future of polo in this article.

Interviews

The interview: Malcolm Borwick

Interview

Jun 2019

Malcolm is in conversation with Tina Lofthouse about the plans to make polo more accessible to people and to 'attract a new generation of spectators'.

Features

Malcolm Borwick: A Passion for Polo

Feature

Nov 2023

Malcolm tells Judy Cogan about his devotion to sharing his love of polo with future generations.

Getting To Know You - Malcolm Borwick

Feature

Dec 2020

La Martina spends 5 minutes posing 10 Questions to Malcolm Borwick.

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Commercial Partners

Royal Salute

Brand Ambassador

Royal Salute was created in 1953 as a tribute to the British Monarchy. It is among one of the finest aged whisky collections in Scotland, made in the picturesque Strathisla Distillery, the oldest working distillery in the Scottish Highlands.

La Martina

Brand Ambassador

Malcolm has a long association with La Martina, a sports and leisure clothing manufacturer that originated in Argentina with the only objective to support the game of polo. Launched in 1985, the brand represents competitiveness, passion and elegance in action.

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Malcolm’s Education

Durham University

Bachelor of Arts - BA in Psychology and Spanish

1996 - 2000