Racing Museum and Hall of Fame Appoints Director
- Thursday, 08 August 2002 00:00
McGrath, 37, has worked for 14½ years with the Victoria Racing Club and more recently Racing Victoria and comes well qualified for the position. As Racing Victoria’s Publishing/Publications Manager, McGrath has been responsible for the development of a viable industry publishing unit, servicing industry personnel predominantly in Victoria. He has been most notably instrumental in the success of the industry publication, Inside Racing, taking it from an industry cost to a profitable publication in its own right. He was editor of that publication for 13 years.
McGrath comes to the position not only with relevant business experience, but also an impressive academic background. With a Masters in International Business Management, Graduate Diploma in Business Management and Bachelor of Arts majoring in Recreation, McGrath has much to offer the position.
In accepting the appointment, McGrath was enthusiastic about what lay ahead for the Australian Racing Museum and the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.
"I believe it is a very exciting time to be joining a body which is, in many ways, an untapped resource up to now.
"It has great potential for growth and with several exciting plans already formulated, the Australian Racing Museum and Australian Racing Hall of Fame will establish a renewed presence and importance within the Australian Racing Industry.
"I look forward to the challenges ahead and driving what will be significant change for both the Museum and Hall of Fame," McGrath stated.
McGrath comes from a diverse racing background with his father, Brian (dec) a leading rails bookmaker in the 1960s and early 70s; mother Kath a leading thoroughbred breeder who raced or bred such notable performers as Bellition, The Judge, Victoria Peak, Red Rebecca, Jackson Square, Bicentenary, Yorick, Slightly Pink and Voltage Peak; and brother Jim, a prominent commentator for the BBC, London and Hotspur for the Daily Telegraph, London.
"While it is with some sorrow that I leave Racing Victoria, I am delighted to be still connected with the racing industry and will only further enhance existing relationships with industry personnel.
"I am delighted with the outcome," McGrath added.
Australian Racing Museum and Australian Racing Hall of Fame Chairman, Mr Ian MacDonald was delighted with the appointment.
Mr MacDonald stated:
"Joe’s appointment as Director of the Australian Racing Museum and Australian Racing Hall of Fame will take these organizations to a new and exciting level within not only the Victorian Racing Industry but also the Racing Industry Australia wide."
McGrath will take up his appointment on Monday, 16th September.
Media Release - Racing Victoria