Governance

The business and affairs of the Australian Turf Club (ATC) Limited are decided upon by a Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is appointed for a term of four years and meets once a month or more often if deemed necessary. These meetings are also attended by the Executive as required. Members of the Board of Directors also sit on various committees which meet on a regular basis. They include matters relating to Audit, Finance and Remuneration (and Nomination), Merger Integration and Property Development .


    Board of Directors

  • John Cornish

    Chairman

    Appointed to the Board 7 February 2011
    Owner of Torryburn Stud breeding and spelling farm
    Former Managing Director public and private companies

  • Michael Crismale

    Vice - Chairman

    Appointed to the Board 7 February 2011
    Chartered Accountant
    Founder of Matrium Technologies, part owner of A-League Sydney FC
    Prominent thoroughbred owner

  • Alan Osburg

    Director

    Appointed to the Board 7 February 2011
    Former AJC Board Member
    Consultant solicitor with Hickson Lawyers
    A prominent horse owner and small scale breeder

  • Wilf Mula

    Director

    Appointed to the Board 7 February 2011
    Former STC Treasurer
    Group Chairman of RTS Imaging
    Prominent thoroughbred owner

  • Mark McInnes

    Director

    Chief Executive of Premier Investments
    Appointed to the Board 7 February 2011
    Former CEO of top company in Australia
    Board Member of Sydney Roosters

  • Laurie Macri

    Director

    Appointed to the Board 7 February 2011
    Former Director of the NSW Racehorse Owners Association
    Former STC Board Member
    Executive Director of the Macquarie Group

  • John Camilleri

    Director

    Appointed to the Board 7 February 2011
    Managing Director of Steggles
    Racehorse owner and breeder of Farway Thoroughbreds

  • Darren Pearce

    Chief Executive Officer

    Appointed Chief Executive of Australian Turf Club on 24 April 2010
    15 years experience as Chartered Accountant in finance and banking
    Passionate about thoroughbred racing
    Thoroughbred horse owner