Tim Eddy has today been appointed Chair of Racing Victoria (RV) and Sharon McCrohan Deputy Chair with the unanimous support of the RV Board.
In accordance with the RV Constitution, Racing Minister Anthony Carbines confirmed the appointment of Mr Eddy as Chair for the duration of his current term to December 2027.
Minister Carbines also welcomed and confirmed Ms McCrohan’s appointment as Deputy Chair for the duration of her current term to September 2025.
Mr Eddy has over 40 years’ experience leading and managing professional services, risk management and governance operations. During a distinguished career with global giant Ernst and Young, he was managing partner of Oceania operations, and the global vice-chair of Ernst and Young’s Global Services organisation. He is currently a Director of the Western Sydney Airport, The Red Fox Group and Rennie Advisory.
Mr Eddy has a long-held passion for racing having owned a substantial number of racehorses across nearly 40 years, whilst also enjoying the experience as a hobby breeder.
An RV Director since December 2019, Mr Eddy has served as Chair of the RV Audit and Risk Sub-Committee, RV and Country Racing Victoria Steering Committee and the Equine Welfare Advisory Council.
Ms McCrohan, who has served on the Board since 2017, has a career spanning over 30 years as a journalist and strategic adviser to Federal and State government leaders and cabinets, private sector boards, sporting bodies, charities and government agencies. She is currently a Director of Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC), the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
During her tenure as a RV Director, Ms McCrohan has served as a member of the Racing Integrity and Equine Welfare Sub-Committee and the Member Consultative Committee.
Quotes attributable to Tim Eddy – Racing Victoria Chair
“I love the sport of thoroughbred racing and the passion of the people who live and breathe it, and I’m honoured to be entrusted with the role of Racing Victoria Chair. It is not one that I take on lightly.
“I look forward to leading an immensely talented, knowledgeable and passionate Board of Directors that has been bolstered by the new appointments of Tim Rourke and Mark Player, and supporting our deeply experienced executive leadership team at Racing Victoria.
“I’m delighted that Sharon McCrohan will serve as a Deputy Chair and I want to congratulate her on that appointment.
“My first priority will be to actively engage with our stakeholders to keep the focus on the opportunities and challenges ahead that unite us.
“Success can only come if we work together. A strong and vibrant Victorian racing industry is in the best interests of every fan of the sport and the tens of thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on it.
“There are many items on the Board’s agenda. We will go after every one of them with a shared goal of ensuring Victorian racing is a leader that delivers jobs, economic benefits and, above all, enjoyment.
“I want to thank retiring Director Mike Hirst for his outstanding contribution to Victorian racing and the Racing Victoria Board during his nine-year term.
“Mike is an incredibly talented business leader with immense passion for the sport and support for his fellow Directors, twice stepping up to assume the role of Acting Chair during his tenure. I wish him the best of luck in his new role as Chairman of AMP.”
Quotes attributable to Hon. Anthony Carbines MP – Minister for Racing
“I congratulate Tim Eddy and Sharon McCrohan on their appointments as Chair and Deputy Chair of the Board of Racing Victoria.
“Tim and Sharon bring a wealth of experience and industry knowledge to these vital roles and I look forward to them leading the critical work of the RV Board to ensure Victoria remains a world leader in thoroughbred racing.
“I’d also like to thank Mike Hirst for his long and distinguished service to the Racing Victoria Board and the thoroughbred racing industry more generally and wish him all the best in his future roles.
“Thoroughbred racing in this state has gone from strength to strength during Mike’s time on the Board and I’m very grateful for his service in various leadership roles.”