Irish Thoroughbred Marketing appoints Charles O’Neill

Horse Racing Ireland has announced the appointment of Charles O’Neill to the position of Chief Executive of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM).

Charles is from a well-known equine family and joins ITM from the financial services sector, most recently a senior position at Ulster Bank. The Kildare native has previous experience working in the racing and breeding industries in France, and Germany and has ridden in point-to-points as an amateur rider.

Brian Kavanagh, HRI Chief Executive commented: “I am delighted to welcome Charles to the team.  His knowledge of the industry and passion for the position shone through at interview and I am certain that he will make a great success of his new appointment.

“This is a time of increased competition in the global bloodstock market and ITM will constantly promote the advantages of Ireland as a centre for owning, breeding, training and purchasing bloodstock.”

Charles O’Neill added: “I am very much looking forward to taking up the position of Chief Executive of ITM.  I have a great passion for horse racing and breeding and I look forward to leading the dedicated and committed team at ITM in identifying new markets and developing existing markets for Irish bloodstock.”