Charlotte Clement de Bona has been appointed The Jockey Club's chief strategy and transformation officer, the organization announced Thursday. In her new role, Clement de Bona will oversee enterprise strategy, digital and operational growth, and cross-functional initiatives.
“The sport is evolving, and so must we,” said The Jockey Club chair Everett Dobson. “Charlotte's role is an important step as the industry continues to seek growth and modernization opportunities. Charlotte's track record of delivering meaningful transformations, particularly in dynamic and complex environments, in addition to her unparalleled knowledge of racing, makes her uniquely suited to help guide The Jockey Club through this next chapter. We are delighted to welcome her to the team.”
The daughter of late trainer Christophe Clement, Clement de Bona majored in Economics at Vanderbilt and is a Harvard Business School graduate. She began her career at McKinsey & Company, where she advised senior leadership teams on strategy and operational performance. She has since held senior roles across high-growth start-ups and private equity backed portfolio companies.
She serves on the board of the Belmont Childcare Association; is a visiting professor in Skidmore College's Management and Business department, teaching on the Business of Horse Racing; and she is a co-chair of the Uveal Melanoma Taskforce and advisor to the Melanoma Research Alliance.
“I am incredibly excited to be joining The Jockey Club at such an important time for our sport,” she said. “Horse racing has a rich heritage and tremendous potential for innovation and growth. I am deeply passionate about its future and look forward to working alongside Jim Gagliano and the team to help shape and execute on a bold, sustainable, and forward-looking strategy. What excites me most about joining The Jockey Club is their commitment to the sport, the well-being of those who make up the sport, and ultimately the shared ambition for what it can continue to become.”
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