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 was a non-executive director of the company from 2004 until 2011.
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 responsibility 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 Sarah Hordern.
Email: richard.osgood@newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Caroline Fleming (Sponsorship Manager)
Caroline joined the team in November 2004 as a graduate from the Royal Agricultural College. In November 2010 Caroline was appointed as Sponsorship Manager progressing from her role as Sponsorship Executive. Caroline coordinates all aspects of sponsorship at Newbury which includes maintaining existing and developing new business for the company specialising in sponsorship.
Email: caroline.fleming@newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Sam Pedder (Head of Hospitality)
Sam’s experience covers the full spectrum of the food and beverage industry; she comes to Newbury from Admiral Taverns where she was Head of Food Development for 3,000 pubs winning the Morning Advertiser Catering Development of the Year and prior to that working at Coffee Republic. As the Creative Director at a highly rated food consultancy, prior to Coffee Republic, Sam was responsible for creative and conceptual development on all projects ranging from high street retailers and pub groups to health clubs & restaurants. At Newbury, Sam looks after the food and beverage operation and development across racing, conferences & events and the public areas.
Email: sam.pedder@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