Bernie Brookes AM Joins Australian Turf Club Board

12 March, 2026

Highly-respected and experienced business executive Bernie Brookes AM has been appointed to the Australian Turf Club Board by the Club’s Directors.

Mr Brookes appointment begins immediately and fills a casual vacancy left by the resignation of former Club-elected Director Ben Bayot.

Mr Brookes has extensive experience as a company director across the retail, hospitality, manufacturing and consumer sectors.

He previously served as CEO of Myer Australia until 2014 and prior to that as Executive Director of Woolworths Australia.

Mr Brookes has a decades-long passion and involvement in Sydney racing and is a long-term Member of the Australian Turf Club.

Australian Turf Club Chairman Tim Hale SC said Mr Brookes had been appointed by the Board in accordance with clause 10.14 of the ATC Constitution.

“Bernie’s appointment to the Board supports continuity of good and proper governance and avoids the need and expense of convening a Member election solely to fill a casual vacancy,’’ Mr Hale said.

“The Board is thrilled to have a person of Bernie’s long and respected experience in business, mixed with a passion for racing, to continue to help guide the ATC’s future.

“We welcome Bernie to the Board as the ATC hosts and executes world-class racing and entertainment at the start of the six-week Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.’’

Mr Brookes will hold office for the balance of the term of his predecessor, which is until 31 January 2027.

AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB MEDIA CONTACT:

Brett de Vine

0419 613 455

bdevine@theATC.com.au