Rob Hezel

Tansy Challis has been appointed as the Racing Foundation's new Chief Executive Officer, the organization announced on Friday. She previously served as Head of Grants since 2014 and succeeds Rob Hezel, who departs the Foundation after eight years to pursue a portfolio career, which will include a non-executive role on the new Industry People Board. "The Board are delighted to appoint Tansy as the Foundation's new CEO following a rigorous recruitment process," Julia Budd, Chair of the Racing Foundation, said. "Tansy's knowledge of the racing industry and its stakeholders, along...

Eight Industry People Board (IPB) members and an IPB Programme Director were confirmed by the IPB Board Chair Neil Hayward on Wednesday. Initiated and funded by the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) and the Racing Foundation, the Board's aim is to deliver an industry-wide people strategy. The Board consists of the following individuals: Rob Hezel, Chief Executive, The Racing Foundation Daniel Kübler, Racehorse Trainer, Kübler Racing George McGrath, Chief Executive, National Association of Racing Staff Neil Robertson, Chief Executive, National Skills Academy for Rail Tom Scudamore, former professional Jump jockey...

Rob Hezel, Racing Foundation CEO, and Anna Powell have joined Together for Racing International (TfRI) as Developmental Directors, the organisation announced on Wednesday. TfRI, which was created following a Newmarket forum funded by Godophin in 2019 and facilitated by Chris Grant, aims to promote education, community engagement, and career opportunities that connect people with the Thoroughbred industry worldwide. At the forum, which welcomed industry participants from USA, Australia, Japan, Ireland, France, Dubai and the UK, the idea was the share, collate and deliver a global plan around three key pillars...