Victoria Racing Club chief executive Steve Rosich has given notice to resign after four years at the helm
Victoria Racing Club chief executive Steve Rosich has resigned after four years at the helm.
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Victoria Racing Club chief executive Steve Rosich has resigned after four years in the role.
Rosich, a former CEO of the Fremantle Dockers, will continue in the role during the recruitment process, but the notice period allows him to consider his next role.
“After four Melbourne Cup Carnivals and working with the VRC board and team to deliver on the VRC’s strategic priorities, it feels like the right time to provide the VRC with notice of my resignation,” Rosich said.
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“I commenced as CEO at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and together with the wider team, we navigated the challenges of that period to come out the other side with key success milestones including record membership levels, a new media rights agreement, corporate revenue growth and record economic impact.
“I remain focused in my role as CEO during the notice period and I sincerely thank Neil and the VRC Board, management team, staff, club partners and members for their support of me and the VRC Team.
“The future of the VRC is very bright and secure with everyone at the club committed to building on the milestones we have achieved together.”
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Rosich arrived at the VRC in 2020 after 11 years as chief executive of the Fremantle Dockers.
Racenet has established Rosich is open to executive jobs in horse racing, and potentially in other sports.
Rosich appointed Ross Lyon to become Fremantle coach in 2011, after he controversially left St Kilda.
Lyon is now back at St Kilda, who parted ways with CEO Simon Lethlean in January.
Chief operating officer Carl Dilena is acting CEO.
He boasts more than 25 years’ experience in senior executive roles.
VRC chairman Neil Wilson thanked Rosich for his commitment to the club.
Originally published as Victoria Racing Club chief executive Steve Rosich has given notice to resign after four years at the helm
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