Dear racing industry participants,
Racing SA wishes to advise that Vaughn Lynch has resigned from his position as CEO of Racing SA, having made the decision with his wife Anita to move back to Victoria.
Racing SA has benefited significantly from Vaughn’s commitment and dedication since joining our organisation in 2019 and the impact he has made on South Australian thoroughbred racing in his two years as CEO is evident.
Vaughn played a key role in helping the Board realise a number of important milestones including achieving an increase in the share of the Point of Consumption Tax returned to the industry to 20%, rolling out significant prizemoney and infrastructure funding increases, securing thoroughbred racing’s landmark seven-year sponsorship agreement with Sportsbet and negotiating a new media rights deal with Racing.com.
While we are sorry to see him go, he leaves our industry in a very strong position and we wish him and Anita nothing but the best for their return to Victoria and the next chapter of Vaughn’s career.
The Racing SA Board will now commence the search for a new CEO to ensure the industry continues to build on its success. Vaughn will remain with Racing SA until the end of February 2025 to facilitate a seamless leadership transition.
We are sure you will join us in thanking Vaughn for his contribution to the industry.