Tim Husbands is to leave his position as CEO of Leopardstown Racecourse in April 2025 after five years in the role. Husbands joined Leopardstown as CEO in January 2020, having previously worked as CEO of the Titanic Experience in Belfast.
On his departure, Husbands commented, “It was a real privilege for me to lead Leopardstown Racecourse over the last five years and I have been very proud of our achievements during that time-it is very much a team effort at the racecourse. I have had brilliant support both from my very skilled and experienced staff on site but also from everyone I came into contact within the industry, whether HRI, our Clerk of the Course, trainer, jockey, and media.
“The industry works best when it works together – and I have to say that is what I have found since day one. I thank each and every one for that and will miss that sense of camaraderie. Leopardstown is one of the top tracks in Europe, and I am glad that I have played my part in maintaining that position in my five years.”
Paying tribute to Husbands on his departure, Paul Dermody, CEO HRI Racecourses, said, “Tim brought a high level of experience in event management and a keen focus on customer experience to his role at Leopardstown and he certainly delivered in so many key areas at the racecourse and across the overall Leopardstown campus.
“Tim has announced his departure and everyone at HRI wishes him the very best in the years ahead and thank him for his contribution to the industry. The process to find Tim's replacement at Leopardstown Racecourse will begin in the coming weeks.”
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