Sarah Hordern (Managing Director Property, Development & Finance)
In June 2008, Sarah was appointed joint Managing Director with Stephen Higgins, taking particular responsibility for Property and the Redevelopment Project. She first joined Newbury in 1999 as Financial Controller, becoming Finance Director in 2001. She is a Chartered Accountant and previously worked for the bloodstock department of PricewaterhouseCoopers. She was part of the team which created Racing UK and is now a non-executive director of the company.
Email: sarah.hordern@newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Stephen Higgins (Managing Director Racecourse & Events)
In June 2008 Stephen was appointed joint Managing Director with Sarah Hordern taking particular responsiblity for the Racecourse and Events businesses. He joined the Newbury team in 2006, having been Managing Director of Wincanton Racecourse for 5 years. He is also a Chartered Surveyor so has fitted in well with the racecourse’s desire to develop its masterplan. Stephen also takes responsibility for the operation of the Rocking Horse Nursery and Golf Centre.
Email: stephen.higgins@newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Richard Osgood (Clerk of the Course & Estate Manager)
Richard joined Newbury Racecourse in October 1979 as Assistant Manager. In 1990 he became Estate Manager, taking on the additional role of Clerk of the Course in 2000, managing a large groundstaff team to ensure the highest standards of racing surface. Richard’s family has been involved in the running of Newbury Racecourse since 1919. His father Frank Osgood joined in 1947 and retired in 1990. Richard is married to Cilla who is PA to Mark Kershaw.
Email: richard.osgood@newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Lisa Ward (PR & Sponsorship Manager)
Lisa joined the team in October 2000 and immediately was given the task of managing major sponsor Hennessy for their upcoming meeting. Lisa has an extensive background in racing, having previously worked on both sides of the fence for a big owner/sponsor as well as at Kempton, Sandown and Epsom as part of United Racecourses. As well as dealing with sponsorship and PR, Lisa also works closely with the local community to ensure the racecourse plays an important role.
Email: lisa.ward@newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Martin Bunch (Catering Manager)
Martin Bunch joined the team in June 2006 (under Sodexho Prestige). He has a wide range of experience both in the hotel industry, other racecourses and other areas of Hospitality and Retail Catering with stints in London on HMS Belfast, Cabinet War Rooms. Prior to Newbury, he was Catering Services Director at the Bournemouth International Centre. Here at Newbury, Martin manages a large team looking after both non-raceday and raceday catering.
Email: martin.bunch@newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Nicola Butler (Head of Sales)
Nicola was appointed Head of Sales in November 2007. With a hotel and catering background, between 2001 and 2004, Nicola was also responsible for the sales at HMS Belfast and launching the Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms as a new conference and events operation as well as working at many racecourses and venues around the UK including Newbury Racecourse. Working closely with all departments and a sales & co-ordination team of 8 members, Nicola manages the sales for conference, events, hospitality, dining and ticketing.
Email: nicola.butler@newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Kate Walthew (Marketing Manager)
Kate Walthew joined the team in August 2007. Prior to her appointment at Newbury she worked as a Project Manager and also spent four years based in London at the BHB (now the BHA) where she was Assistant Marketing Manager. Kate works closely with the sales, sponsorship and PR teams to ensure all aspects of Newbury’s racing and non raceday facilities are promoted to the full.
Email: kate.walthew@newbury-racecourse.co.uk