Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead its transformation from a statutory authority to a public company. This high-profile role is pivotal in driving the organization's strategy and operations, with a strong emphasis on financial and commercial sustainability, industry development, and organizational performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, navigating changing market dynamics, and ensuring the company is well-positioned for long-term success. Building and maintaining trusted relationships with a diverse stakeholder environment, including government, industry participants, and regulators, is central to the role. Applicants for the CEO position at the company should be accomplished executive leaders with a proven track record of leading complex, stakeholder-intensive organizations through change. Strong commercial and financial acumen, strategic capability, and sound judgment are essential. While experience in racing, wagering, sport, or other regulated environments is highly regarded, the company is also open to executives from other complex sectors who can bring relevant leadership experience and fresh perspectives. The role offers a significant opportunity to shape the future of the organization and the industry, with a focus on integrity, governance, and the health and sustainability of harness racing.