Experience

The Curragh Racecourse

• Ireland
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive

  • Nov 2021 - Present



European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation

• Chairman

  • 2011 - Present

  EMHF is the Federation of horseracing authorities and governing bodies of 27 European and Mediterranean countries. EMHF is the Federation of horseracing authorities and governing bodies of 27 European and Mediterranean countries.



International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities

• Vice Chairman Representing Europe

  • 2008 - Present

  IFHA is the international representative body of the horseracing authorities and governing bodies of 69 countries worldwide. IFHA is the international representative body of the horseracing authorities and governing bodies of 69 countries worldwide.



Fairyhouse Racecourse

• Ireland
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • 2006 - Jan 2022

  Fairyhouse is one of Ireland's leading racecourses and home to the Irish Grand National which is the country's most valuable steeplechase run traditionally on Easter Monday every year. Fairyhouse stages both flat and national hunt racing and races all year round. Fairyhouse is one of Ireland's leading racecourses and home to the Irish Grand National which is the country's most valuable steeplechase run traditionally on Easter Monday every year. Fairyhouse stages both flat and national hunt racing and races all year round.



European Pattern Race Committee

• Chairman

  • 2005 - Jan 2022

  The European Pattern Race Committee is the body responsible for overseeing the dates, grading, race conditions and quality control of all of the major flat races run in Europe, comprising members from Ireland, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Scandanavia and Turkey. The European Pattern Race Committee is the body responsible for overseeing the dates, grading, race conditions and quality control of all of the major flat races run in Europe, comprising members from Ireland, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Scandanavia and Turkey.



Leopardstown Racecourse

• Ireland
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • 2002 - Jan 2022

  Leopardstown is Ireland's premier flat and national hunt racecourse staging Grade 1 races under each code. Leopardstown races all year round with its most important fixtures being the four day Christmas national hunt festival and the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes meeting held in early September. Leopardstown is Ireland's premier flat and national hunt racecourse staging Grade 1 races under each code. Leopardstown races all year round with its most important fixtures being the four day Christmas national hunt festival and the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes meeting held in early September.



Navan Racecourse

• Ireland
• Spectator Sports

• Director

  • 2002 - Jan 2022

  Navan is a Category 1 Racecourse in Ireland staging both flat and national hunt racing. Famous for its challenging finishing hill, Navan's facilities for both the public and racing professionals have been significantly upgraded in recent years. Navan is a Category 1 Racecourse in Ireland staging both flat and national hunt racing. Famous for its challenging finishing hill, Navan's facilities for both the public and racing professionals have been significantly upgraded in recent years.



Tipperary Racecourse

• Ireland
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • 2002 - Jan 2022

  Tipperary is a Category 2 racecourse in Ireland staging flat and national hunt racing from May to October each year. Tipperary is a Category 2 racecourse in Ireland staging flat and national hunt racing from May to October each year.



Tote Ireland

• Ireland
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • 2002 - Jan 2022

  Tote Ireland offers pari mutuel pool betting on Irish and overseas horseracing both on track and via telephone, internet and mobile applications. It operates this service under a licence provided by the Minister for Finance. Tote Ireland offers pari mutuel pool betting on Irish and overseas horseracing both on track and via telephone, internet and mobile applications. It operates this service under a licence provided by the Minister for Finance.



Leopardstown Golf Centre

• Ireland
• Spectator Sports

• Director

  • 2002 - Jan 2022

  Leopardstown is Dublin's premier golf centre and driving range catering for societies and green fees alike. It's professionals will provide every assistance in club selection and swing analysis. Leopardstown is Dublin's premier golf centre and driving range catering for societies and green fees alike. It's professionals will provide every assistance in club selection and swing analysis.



Irish Thoroughbred Marketing

• Ireland
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • 2002 - Jan 2022

  Irish Thoroughbred Marketing is a dedicated marketing agency responsible for the promotion of the Irish thoroughbred worldwide and for marketing Ireland as a premier location in which to breed, buy, train and race thoroughbreds. Irish Thoroughbred Marketing is a dedicated marketing agency responsible for the promotion of the Irish thoroughbred worldwide and for marketing Ireland as a premier location in which to breed, buy, train and race thoroughbreds.



Horse Racing Ireland

• Ireland
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive

  • 2001 - Jan 2022

  Horse Racing Ireland is the governing body of horseracing and is responsible for the development and promotion of the thoroughbred industry in Ireland. It is a commercial semi state body reporting to the Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine. The industry makes an annual economic contribution of in excess of €1.1 billion and for a number of years, horseracing has been Ireland's most consistently successful international sport. 1.3 million people attend race meetings in Ireland each year and last year Irish thoroughbreds were exported for racing or breeding to more than 37 countries worldwide with a value in excess of €200 million.



The Curragh Racecourse

• Ireland
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2021



Irish Turf Club

• Chief Executive

  • 1999 - 2001

  The Turf Club is the regulatory body for horseracing in Ireland responsible for the integrity and reputation of the sport both domestically and internationally. The Turf Club is the regulatory body for horseracing in Ireland responsible for the integrity and reputation of the sport both domestically and internationally.



The Curragh Racecourse

• Ireland
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive

  • 1994 - 1999

  The Curragh is Ireland's premier racecourse and stages the most important races in the Irish flat racing calendar, including all five of the Classics. In excess of 1200 horses are trained daily on the Curragh Training Grounds and horses trained there have won many of the world's most important races. The Curragh is Ireland's premier racecourse and stages the most important races in the Irish flat racing calendar, including all five of the Classics. In excess of 1200 horses are trained daily on the Curragh Training Grounds and horses trained there have won many of the world's most important races.



Irish Turf Club

• Financial Controller

  • 1989 - 1994

  The Turf Club is the regulatory body for horseracing in Ireland responsible for the integrity and reputation of the sport both domestically and internationally. The Turf Club is the regulatory body for horseracing in Ireland responsible for the integrity and reputation of the sport both domestically and internationally.



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chartered Accountant

  • 1985 - 1989