As this is my first CEO’s message in this publication let me start by saying I am very much looking forward to getting the opportunity to hit the road to meet of all you, our hard-working participants, in coming weeks and months.

While I have only been in the CEO’s role for just over a week, it has been fantastic to already catch up with harness racing people I have worked with previously and I have also met new faces through attending the Hall of Fame night at Bendigo and race meetings at St Arnaud and Yarra Valley.

It all started for me back in 1996 at HRV under then chairman Ian McEwen. I spent 11 years here and look back fondly on those times as Manager of Integrity. I am now looking forward to making my contribution as CEO, working closely with all industry participants, the Executive Management Team and staff at HRV, and our club network to take the industry forward together.

Shortly a series of forums throughout Victoria will be announced where all harness participants and stakeholders will get to have their say about what they think we should be focusing on for the future. These meet-and-greets will be an opportunity for me to outline our vision, and importantly to hear from the industry about what works, what we can do better and what you would like to see moving forward.

I am pleased to say that Rob Auber and executive management team members will join me on these visits. They have a lot to offer in terms of harness racing acumen and I would encourage all of you to come and say hello and have your say. Venues and dates for the visits will be announced and promoted across HRV’s websites and social media channels in coming days.

Dayle Brown

HRV CEO