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The Age
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Age
‘Best to move on': Melbourne Racing Club's shock call to remove CEO
Melbourne Racing Club has suddenly removed CEO Tom Reilly just months after the former newspaper editor was appointed to the role. MRC Chairman John Kanga announced on Monday night that the club that runs Caulfield Racecourse had removed Reilly from the position because 'sometimes it just doesn't work out'. 'Tom was only CEO for three months and when things don't go as well as they should, it is best to pivot and move on,' Kanga said in a statement released by the MRC. 'Everyone can be assured that we have put a management structure in place to ensure a smooth transition. 'I will spend substantial time at the club as chairman, as I did before Tom Reilly was appointed and am pleased to announce that we have appointed Tanya Fullarton as Chief Operating Officer to work with me.' Loading Fullarton is a board member with Geelong Racing Club and vice-chairman of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Association (TROA), sitting alongside billionaire racehorse owner Jonathan Munz who is TROA chairman. Reilly's sudden axing on the King's Birthday weekend follows a turbulent 12 months for the Melbourne Racing Club. Kanga filed a motion in August last year for a special general meeting to remove board members Matt Cain, Nick Hassett, Mark Pratt, Brooke Dawson, Scott Davidson and Jill Monk.
Sydney Morning Herald
8 hours ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Best to move on': Melbourne Racing Club's shock call to remove CEO
Melbourne Racing Club has suddenly removed CEO Tom Reilly just months after the former newspaper editor was appointed to the role. MRC Chairman John Kanga announced on Monday night that the club that runs Caulfield Racecourse had removed Reilly from the position because 'sometimes it just doesn't work out'. 'Tom was only CEO for three months and when things don't go as well as they should, it is best to pivot and move on,' Kanga said in a statement released by the MRC. 'Everyone can be assured that we have put a management structure in place to ensure a smooth transition. 'I will spend substantial time at the club as chairman, as I did before Tom Reilly was appointed and am pleased to announce that we have appointed Tanya Fullarton as Chief Operating Officer to work with me.' Loading Fullarton is a board member with Geelong Racing Club and vice-chairman of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Association (TROA), sitting alongside billionaire racehorse owner Jonathan Munz who is TROA chairman. Reilly's sudden axing on the King's Birthday weekend follows a turbulent 12 months for the Melbourne Racing Club. Kanga filed a motion in August last year for a special general meeting to remove board members Matt Cain, Nick Hassett, Mark Pratt, Brooke Dawson, Scott Davidson and Jill Monk.
News.com.au
9 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Best to pivot and move on': John Kanga announces removal of Tom Reilly as CEO of Melbourne Racing Club
Melbourne Racing Club chairman John Kanga has revealed the sudden removal of chief executive Tom Reilly. Reilly, the former Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse chief executive, joined the MRC in January. 'Sometimes it just doesn't work out,' Kanga said in a statement on Monday night. 'Tom was only CEO for three months and when things don't go as well as they should, it is best to pivot and move on.' • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Kanga has appointed Tanya Fullerton, vice chairman of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners' Association, as chief operating officer. Fullerton has more than 30 years of corporate, racing and administrative experience. 'Everyone can be assured that we have put a management structure in place to ensure a smooth transition,' Kanga said. 'Tanya has an excellent reputation and deep experience and relationships across the racing industry.' Reilly's departure comes in a period of relative stability at the MRC, following board room and administrative unrest last year. Kanga last year led a successful take over of the board and quickly went about actioning key election promises, including the retention of racing at Sandown. Kanga also announced that the manager of private training centre Pinecliff would be employed as a consultant 'for the next few months to help us work out the best approach and protocols' to improve the club's race tracks. Originally published as 'Best to pivot and move on': John Kanga announces removal of Tom Reilly as CEO of Melbourne Racing Club
