curious Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Russell Warwick Appointed Chairman of the NZTR Board Russell Warwick has been appointed by the NZTR Board as Chairman at today’s June Board meeting. Taking effect immediately, Warwick will replace current Chairman Cameron George following his announcement to step down at the end of the current racing season, 31 July. Russell Warwick brings a wealth of industry knowledge and administrative experience to the appointment. As the General Manager of Westbury Stud, Warwick’s ability to lead one of NZ’s elite breeding and racing programmes made him an excellent candidate for the NZTR Chair. “The industry has made excellent headway in recent times, but there is still a lot of work to do,” Warwick said. “I really enjoy being able to give back to the industry, and timing wise, I feel I can offer a constructive view as we look to inspire a new generation of stakeholders and encourage further growth within the business.” Warwick is quick to congratulate outgoing Chairman Cameron George on the improvements to racing during his tenure as Chairman. “Cameron George’s contribution to New Zealand Racing throughout his tenure is unmatched. He has driven growth and guided the industry into a period of change that has brought new life and excitement to the sport.” Under his leadership, George, who has served as Chair since 2020, has played a pivotal role in steering NZTR and the racing industry through various challenges and sizeable achievements over recent years. “My journey at NZTR started with navigating a path forward for the business through COVID-19,” George said. “Over time, we have managed to rebuild the industry into the strong position it now holds, demonstrating the resilient team environment I’ve been fortunate enough to be involved in over the last four years. “ “I’ve enjoyed all the challenges this role has presented me with and the changes that have be made. We have developed initiatives like the NZB Kiwi alongside NZB and Entain and I couldn’t be more excited to see that race come to life.” “With a proven track record in outstanding leadership, industry knowledge and relationships we have absolute confidence in Russell’s ability to continue with the momentum underway." Corporate Communications New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Contact: Catlyn Calder +64 27 252 2803 nztrcommunications@nztr.co.nz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Have you stopped breeding @curious ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 40 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 14 minutes ago, curious said: 40 years ago. 17 in my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Tiger Posted Thursday at 09:17 PM Share Posted Thursday at 09:17 PM he is also a former jockey, trainer, committee man and chair of a Club. great appointment, proactive and positive about the industry with a genuine desire and ability to make change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted Thursday at 09:22 PM Share Posted Thursday at 09:22 PM 5 minutes ago, Tiger Tiger said: proactive and positive about the industry with a genuine desire and ability to make change. What changes does he propose to make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted Thursday at 10:11 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 10:11 PM 54 minutes ago, Tiger Tiger said: proactive and positive about the industry Do you mean the "racing" industry? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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