Our Team
  Senior Management Team
Brent Hogan B.Comm, LLB
 

Brent Hogan B.Comm, LLB
Chief Executive

Brent is charged with the responsibility to lead the industry in all aspects related to its governance, integrity, commercial and strategy development together with maintaining its external relationships with other racing and wagering bodies. He also oversees all other aspects of the organisation and is the spokesperson of GRNSW on major issues. Brent is also the Executive Chairman of Greyhound Media Services Pty Ltd, a Director of NSW Racing Pty Ltd and a Director of Greyhounds Australasia Ltd.

Darren Simpson BPHE, MBA
 

Darren Simpson BPHE, MBA
Chief Operating Officer

Darren has direct management and leadership accountability for Finance; Club services; Industry capital development; Public relations and marketing; Wagering and racing information services; Information Technology; Risk management and insurance. He also provides strategic support to the Chief Executive. Darren is also a Trustee of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust and a Director of Greyhound Media Services Pty Ltd.

Bill Fanning
 

Bill Fanning
General Manager Racing & Integrity

Bill is charged with upholding and promoting the integrity of greyhound racing in NSW through the appropriate enforcement of the Rules of Racing and associated policies. Bill has direct management and leadership accountability for Stewarding and investigations; Member Services including licensing, registrations and grading; racing operations, animal welfare; developing and advising the Board of GRNSW on all matters relating to the Rules of Racing and associated policies.

   
Irani Anandakumar A.C.M.A, A.S.A.
 

Irani Anandakumar A.C.M.A, A.S.A.
Financial Manager

Irani has responsibility for all accounts payable / accounts receivable functions and processes, monitors and prepares financial statements and reports for the Chief Executive, Board and Auditors. She is also responsible for the preparation of all statutory reports and treasury management of industry funds.

Katrina McHattan B.SpT
 

Katrina McHattan B.SpT
General Manager Club & Member Services

Katrina administers the Greyhound Industry Development Fund (GIDF) and the Scheme of Distribution which provide the majority of capital and recurrent funding for NSW greyhound race clubs. Katrina also supports clubs with their administration requirements and assists them to comply with the GRNSW Operating Standards and the reporting of financial data and racing statistics through Clubs Secure.

Tony Richens Dip.T BEd, MBus (Sport)

Tony Richens Dip.T BEd, MBus (Sport)
General Manager Brand & Public Relations

Tony is responsible for developing and implementing a proactive media strategy to ensure that GRNSW’s public relations initiatives are aligned with the overall goals of the business. He also manages the many publications and communication programs of GRNSW as well as overseeing the Club Partnership Grant and the Country Challenge.

Tony O'Mara

Tony O'Mara
General Manager Growth & Sustainability

Tony is responsible for the efficient and effective management of all Member Services provided by GRNSW including licensing, greyhound registrations, grading and rehoming of retired greyhounds.

Tim Whiticker B.AS (Sports Management)

Tim Whiticker B.AS (Sports Management)
Project Manager Growth & Sustainability

Tim is responsible for issuing and monitoring Race Field Information Use Approvals to Australian Wagering Operators who use NSW greyhound race fields, analysing wagering sales information and making recommendations on how to improve our racing product, coordinating the commercial supply of race data and analysis to GRNSW clients and overseeing the race form analysis services undertaken by GRNSW.

   
 Clint Bentley

Clint Bentley
Chief Steward

Clint has responsibility for leading the panel of Stewards that controls racing activities through the Rules of Racing including administering, enforcing and recommending modifications to the Rules to ensure the integrity of greyhound is maintained at the highest level.

 

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