Racecourse Media Group Appoints Russell Ferris as Managing Director

 Russell, currently CEO of Weatherbys Ltd, will be joining RMG on August 18. He can count on more than 20 years of senior management and directorial experience in the racing industry, including as Managing Director of Limerick Racecourse and Director, Ireland for At The Races.

He joined Weatherbys Ireland in 2016 and was promoted to Weatherbys Ltd Group CEO three years later.

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Image: Russell Ferris, Managing Director, Racecourse Media Group (RMG)

Nick Mills, CEO of RMG, said:

“Russell is highly regarded within the industry and will bring a wealth of expertise, experience and enthusiasm to RMG. Russell will oversee and further align the Commercial and Broadcast departments and help take the business to new levels in terms of innovation, engagement and revenues. I very much look forward to welcoming Russell to RMG in August.”

Russell, who also sits as a Non-Executive Director on the Boards of Racing Digital and Venture Bio, said:

“I am delighted to be joining a great team at RMG and very much looking forward to the new challenge. RMG play a pivotal role within the industry both domestically and internationally, and I am excited by the company’s vision to further enhance the sport’s appeal, reach and engagement to ensure a bright future for all.

“I’d like to thank the Weatherbys family for the opportunity provided to me. It has been fantastic to see the business develop and diversify in recent years, and I know that I leave it in great hands with Sharon O’Regan and a talented team across the business.”

About Racecourse Media Group (RMG) 

RMG is the holding company responsible for a range of media rights management businesses involving 37 racecourse shareholders. The businesses include Racing TV (Pay TV coverage from 35 British and all 26 Irish racecourses); GBI Racing (international betting broadcast service formed via a joint venture with ARC) and Racecourse Data Company (a joint venture between 59 UK racecourses for the licensing and control of Pre-Race Data). RMG has streaming integrations with over 60 bookmaker brands in the UK and Ireland. Content from 36 UK racecourses is also broadcast in c. 7,000 betting shops in UK and Ireland via a partnership with SIS.

 

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