Woodbine Entertainment's Board of Directors has appointed long-time executive in the horse racing industry Hugh Mitchell as Chair, effective immediately. Mitchell was appointed to the position during Woodbine Entertainment's Annual General Meeting earlier Friday.
As Chair of the Board of Directors, Mitchell will provide leadership, guidance and governance as Woodbine Entertainment fulfills its mandate to sustain and grow horse racing in Ontario. This includes further strengthening the racing product at Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Mitchell, who has been on Woodbine Entertainment's Board of Directors since 2018, was most recently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Fair District in London, Ontario, a position he held from 2009-18. He has also served as Chair of Woodbine Entertainment's Standardbred Racing Committee since 2020.
Throughout his successful career, Mitchell has led the horse racing industry in various prominent roles including as the Chairman of the Board of Harness Tracks of America (HTA) and as a member and Chair of the Ontario Racing Board of Directors.
“I have been extremely fortunate to work in the horse racing industry for many years which makes this appointment very special and motivating for me personally,” said Mitchell. “The industry in Ontario is full of hardworking people who are extremely passionate about our sport and equine athletes. I very much look forward to working with the Board and Mr. Lawson on growing our sport and industry to the benefit of the thousands of families who earn a living in horse racing.”
Mitchell replaces Christine Magee, who was the Chair of Woodbine Entertainment's Board of Directors since 2020 and a Director since 2015.
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