Executive Re-Structure for BHA

The British Horseracing Authority has set out a series of strategic goals and an associated business plan– including an executive restructure–for the next 18 months as a result of a review conducted by Chief Executive Nick Rust.

One of the key changes will be the creation of the role of Director of Racing Operations, which will include overseeing the fixture list, race planning and handicapping. In addition, a director of communications will be appointed to oversee internal, external and digital communications. A review of the integrity department will also take place, with medical responsibilities transferring to Jamie Stier, director of raceday operations and regulation.

The executive restructure includes the following appointments: Ruth Quinn will take up the position of International Racing and Racing Development and Will Lambe will become Director of Corporate Affairs, coordinating the sport’s government relations and focusing on the new Horseracing Betting Right to replace the Levy system.

“We are close to finalizing our own strategic objectives and associated business plan for the next 18 months, to complement the work under way on the industry’s Strategy for Growth and, just as importantly, align with the proposed way of working under the forthcoming Members Agreement,” said Rust. “Working closely with my executive colleagues, and on the back of an induction that has taken me to all corners of this sport, I have had the opportunity to identify what I believe is the best structure to enable us to command the confidence of our member organizations as well as the varied customers of British Racing.”