New Harness Racing NSW CEO - Mr John Dumesny.
The Board of Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr John Dumesny as its new Chief Executive.
The HRNSW Chairman Mr Rex Horne announced the appointment this morning.
“The process has been extensive and involved a sub-committee of the Board, which met on numerous occasions, to review the long list of candidates presented by Watermark International”, Mr Horne said.
The full Board met on Tuesday and interviewed the final four candidates. It was subsequently decided to offer the position to Mr Dumesny.
Mr Dumesny has a long and distinguished career in harness racing. He commenced with the New South Wales Harness Racing Club (NSWHRC) in 1988.
He has been Chief Executive of the Club since 2004 and prior to that was the Racing Manager from 1988 to 2004.
John was the driving force behind the sale of Harold Park in 2010 and the extensive upgrade of the Menangle Park facility to world class status.
Mr Horne went on to say that without John’s drive and passion much of what we have today would never have occurred.“We have a world class track and associated facilities, higher prizemoney and a much stronger industry”, he said
“The Board believes that John will bring similar drive and passion to HRNSW”.
Mr Dumesny commences with HRNSW on Monday 1 September.
Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 31 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by an industry-appointed Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:
Name: Rex Horne
Position: Chairman
Phone: (02) 97226600
Email: nogrady@hrnsw.com.au
