O’Regan Appointed CEO of Weatherbys as Ferris Joins RMG in New Role

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Two key appointments were announced on Wednesday, with Sharon O'Regan becoming the CEO at Weatherbys Limited following the departure of Russell Ferris, who is moving on to fill the new role of managing director at Racecourse Media Group (RMG).

Ferris, formerly the managing director of Limerick Racecourse and the director for At The Races in Ireland, joined Weatherbys Ireland in 2016 and was promoted to Weatherbys Ltd Group CEO three years later.

Nick Mills, CEO of RMG, said, “Russell is highly regarded within the industry and will bring a wealth of expertise, experience and enthusiasm to RMG. Russell will oversee and further align the commercial and broadcast departments and help take the business to new levels in terms of innovation, engagement and revenues. I very much look forward to welcoming Russell to RMG in August ”

Ferris, who will officially start in his new role on August 18, said, “I am delighted to be joining a great team at RMG and very much looking forward to the new challenge. RMG play a pivotal role within the industry, both domestically and internationally, and I am excited by the company's vision to further enhance the sport's appeal, reach and engagement to ensure a bright future for all.

“As I step away from my tenure as chief executive, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Weatherbys family for providing me the opportunity of leading this wonderful business. It has been an incredible journey, made ever more special because of the talented and dedicated team in Weatherbys. I have no doubt that Weatherbys will continue to thrive under Sharon's exceptional leadership.”

O'Regan has been a part of the team at Weatherbys for over 20 years, latterly as deputy chief executive of Weatherbys Limited and general manager of Weatherbys Ireland. A statement from the company confirmed that she will step up to the role of CEO from July, whilst thanking Ferris for his service.

“We wish Russell the very best of luck for when he takes up his new role with RMG,” read the statement. “We will miss him but thank him for the wonderful job that he has done for Weatherbys over the last nine years.

“We are confident that, working with the fantastic team at Weatherbys, Sharon will drive the business forward building on the excellent job done by Russell.”

O'Regan added, “I am proud to have had a career in Weatherbys moving within various roles of the business and am truly honoured to step into the CE role at a very exciting time for our company. Weatherbys has an incredible legacy, a passionate team, and limitless potential. I look forward to working alongside all our teams to drive innovation, growth, and new opportunities.

“I am very confident that together, we will continue to build on past successes and chart a dynamic, successful future for our customers, colleagues and stakeholders.”

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