Henri Pouret has taken over from Brian Kavanagh as the new Chairman of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF).
Kavanagh said, “My time as Chairman of EMHF has been very satisfying and stimulating. There are excellent people working in the horse racing sector throughout the region and it has been a privilege to get to know them. The EMHF has a key role to play in the development and advancement of horse racing and I know that, with Henri Pouret coming in as Chairman and Paull Khan continuing as Secretary General, it is in safe hands. I wish them all the best and thank them for their support over the years”.
The EMHF's Chairmanship passes from Ireland to France, with France Galop's Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Henri Pouret, taking over as from June 2. Pouret has represented France on the EMHF since 2016 and is himself, now, Vice-Chair of the IFHA, having been elected last year.
Pouret said, “I am honoured to become the Chairman of EMHF, which is such a broad and diverse racing region including 24 Full Member countries and one Associate Member. I am also very thankful to the Executive Council for its confidence and the privilege granted to follow the path of Brian Kavanagh who made so many achievements for the Federation and its members, with the invaluable help of Paull Khan, Secretary General. With the Vice-Chairs, the Executive Council and General Assembly members, we will keep fostering and developing horse racing in the European and Mediterranean region.”
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