Barry Weisbord will retire from his role as President and Co-publisher of the Thoroughbred Daily News, effective Sunday, Mar. 18, the paper has announced.
“At this point in my life, I am looking forward to spending more time with my 10-year-old daughter, Juliette, and to pursuing other personal and business ventures,” said Weisbord.
Sue Finley, Weisbord's longtime business partner and co-owner and co-publisher of the paper, will assume the role of sole publisher and President. Gary King will operate alongside Finley in the overall management of the company, while also continuing in his role of Vice President of International Operations, overseeing the TDN's European and international activity. Finley and King will be responsible for all editorial, commercial and business decisions.
“We look forward to continuing to drive innovation at the TDN, which has undergone tremendous transformation in the past years while continuing to serve the daily informational needs of the bloodstock community,” said Finley. “We have an incredibly dedicated and talented staff–the best in the business–and we'll continue to push the envelope and be at the forefront of change.”
“I'm delighted to take on this role at the TDN,” said King. “We have assembled a brilliant team, and I'm extremely proud of the product produced 363 days a year. It's a testament to the hard work, dedication and ability of everyone involved. We have some exciting plans in the pipeline as well.”
Weisbord and Finley have co-owned and jointly operated the TDN since 1993, when they relocated it from Lexington, KY to Red Bank, NJ.
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