New Appointments for Together for Racing International

Together for Racing International, the global organization that was established to assist the horse racing industry's contribution to the community, has appointed a new chair and vice chair.

UK-based Nicholas Whittle, who will assume the role of chair, is a specialist in sports and entertainment consultancy who has represented some of the world's largest brands, sports teams and individual athletes. He is also a highly experienced non-executive director who has sat on the board of Jockey Club Racecourses for eight years, together with positions on the boards of several charities.

Whittle said, "Nelson Mandela declared that 'Sport has the power to change the world.' I look forward to building on the important foundations that TfRI has established—helping improve people's lives, breaking down their barriers to success, and realizing their true potential in the world."

Joining him in the role of vice chair is Trish Egan who brings with her a wealth of experience of corporate social responsibility in racing. She is currently chair of the Australian Turf Club Charitable Foundation and a director of Thoroughbred Breeders NSW, roles in which she will continue in addition to her responsibilities for TfRI. She also fulfilled a role as non-executive director of the Australian Turf Club.

Egan brings to TfRI a solid corporate background, with experience in business operations, business development and marketing.

Egan said, "It is a pleasure to be asked to be part of TfRI, and I look forward to working with Nicholas and the Steering Committee to bring some real progress to this important initiative. It is of critical importance to our industry globally that we have supported and sustainable activities which can all contribute to securing its on-going viability."

Outgoing interim Chair, Godolphin's Diana Cooper, said, "TfRI's ethos reflects His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's passion for education and encouraging the thoroughbred industry to support and to use our sport's unique asset, the horse, to reach out to its wider communities.  

Godolphin is proud to have been instrumental in establishing TfRI and we are delighted that Nicholas and Trish are so well placed to embed TfRI further in the core of our industry globally."

For more information on Together for Racing International, go to togetherforracinginternational.com.