The Professional Jockeys Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian McMahon as their new Chief Executive with effect from April 11, 2022.
McMahon is new to the administration of racing but has worked in a variety of sports in the UK, USA and Hong Kong. The 57-year-old began as a professional footballer with Oldham Athletic and Rochdale, before injury curtailed his career at 21. He worked at Hull City before becoming Chief Executive of Doncaster Rovers, before working in the United States, where he established youth academies and was invited to become Commissioner of the Women's Soccer League. He then became CEO of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, and World famous Hong Kong Sevens.
For the last five years on his return to UK, McMahon has worked in the golf industry and most recently has managed the John Lewis Partnership Golf operations.
He will be supported in the role by Dale Gibson, who has been interim Chief Executive and will revert to his previous position.
Chair of the PJA Jon Holmes said that the board was delighted to welcome Ian to the association with a mandate to develop further and implement the ongoing work to build a five year strategic plan.
“There was strong interest in the position from inside and outside the industry, and Ian was interviewed by several members of the board, who came to the unanimous decision that he had the experience and skill set to take the association forward at this important stage. He will work alongside Dale, who has been a tower of strength in his role as interim CEO.”
Flat Jockey President, PJ Macdonald, said: ” I was impressed by Ian's passion and enthusiasm, when I spoke to him and would like to extend a warm welcome to him.”
Jumps President David Bass, also welcomed the appointment and hopes that Ian will “build on the good work of Paul Struthers and Dale Gibson and continue recent progress with riding fees and facilities made by the association.”
Ian McMahon said: “I am very excited to have been given this opportunity to work at the association, and very much look forward to the challenge.”
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