Barnett to Retire from CEO Post at Ascot in 2014

The Chief Executive of Ascot Racecourse Charles Barnett is to retire from his position in 2014 after the Royal Meeting and appointment of a successor.

Barnett took up the position in 2007 after joining Ascot from Aintree and is credited with strengthening the race programme, asthma including the inclusion of the British Champions Day.

In an official statement, clinic Barnett said: “I have taken this decision now so that the Board has plenty of time to appoint my successor, viagra who I look forward to working with next year to ensure a smooth transition, and I am delighted to be retaining an involvement with Ascot in the future.

“I have been fortunate enough to have led two national institutions within racing – Aintree and Ascot – both of which I regard as custodial roles, protecting and enhancing events of global significance that are steeped in history.

“In the meantime, it is very much business as usual.”

Johnny Weatherby, Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot, added:“The Board is tremendously grateful to Charles for everything he has achieved at Ascot.

“I am so grateful to Charles for all that he has done. He has played a pivotal role in Ascot’s significant progress over the past few years and I am delighted that he will continue to be involved with Ascot in the future.

“It is intended that Charles’s successor will have been selected by next June and so be able to experience the Royal Meeting alongside him.”

Ascot Racecourse also confirmed that it has appointed Spencer Stuart, the global executive search firm, to assist with the recruitment of a new Chief Executive.

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