The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has appointed Amanda Elliott to become its first female Chairman in the 153-year history of the club.
Elliott, who joined the VRC Committee in 2002 and was elected unopposed by the Board, was previously Vice Chairman and has been acting Chairman since last December last year and was previously Vice Chairman.
She said, “I am deeply honoured and thrilled at this appointment and I would like to thank my fellow board members for their support.
“I am so excited about the next two years of my term and among many current and planned innovations, our biggest project is the Club Stand, due for completion in time for the 2018 Melbourne Cup Carnival. This incredible new facility will provide racegoers with an unrivalled raceday experience.”
Eliott added, “This is a critical period of development at Flemington, and I look forward to working with the CEO Simon Love, and the great team at the VRC to ensure Flemington continues to offer world-class racing and entertainment facilities.”
John O'Rourke has been elected as Vice Chairman and Neil Wilson becomes Honorary Treasurer.
Commenting on her colleagues, the new Chairman said, “There is a great balance of skills between the three of us and I know we will make a terrific team. The VRC has a united and talented board, and succession planning that will ensure strong governance of the VRC well into the future.”
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