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Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) today announced the appointment of Roger Casey as Group Chief Financial Officer. He will succeed Suzanne Eade in the role.
Roger will join Horse Racing Ireland from Tattersalls Ireland in the coming months following an extensive recruitment campaign in which HRI was assisted by Mazars.
A native of Waterford and a graduate of the University of Limerick, Roger is a Chartered Accountant with over 21 years’ experience including 14 years with Tattersalls Ireland in County Meath. He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland, a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland, and also brings international commercial experience to the role having worked with Marsh McClennan; KPMG in Toronto and Dublin; and Deloitte in Dublin.
Suzanne Eade, Chief Executive Officer, HRI, said: “I look forward to working with Roger, who brings significant financial expertise and leadership to Horse Racing Ireland, coupled with a strong understanding and appreciation for the racing and breeding industry. Roger will have the full backing of a dedicated team in HRI across a diverse portfolio who I have enjoyed working directly with for over six years.”
Roger Casey, said: “Racing and breeding are part of the fabric of life in Ireland and I am very aware of the significant impact and footprint of this industry having spent 14 years with a great team at Tattersalls Ireland. I am looking forward to starting this new and exciting role in Horse Racing Ireland, and working alongside CEO Suzanne Eade, the Board and the wider team at HRI.”
