Ian Renton, Cheltenham and South West Regional Director of The Jockey Club
Ian Renton has worked for The Jockey Club for the last eight years as Regional Director of Cheltenham Racecourse, while overseeing Warwick, Wincanton and Exeter Racecourses. Ian has worked within the racing industry for 35 years, so has a wealth of experience in the sports & leisure sphere.
Home to the biggest Jump racing Festival in the world, Cheltenham Racecourse sees over 260,000 people flock to Gloucestershire over the four days, having an economic impact of £100 million to the local economy and bringing the eyes of the nation to the town of Cheltenham.
The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions including the Randox Health Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival presented by Magners and The Investec Derby. Millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food and entertainment on racedays and beyond.
Governed by Royal Charter, every penny we make goes back into British Racing to help the sport to thrive. We were founded in 1750 and today we are the largest commercial group in Britain’s second-biggest spectator sport with a turnover of over £200 million, operating 15 racecourses nationwide, The National Stud, Jockey Club Estates, Jockey Club Catering, Jockey Club Live, Jockey Club Services and our charity, Racing Welfare.
C2S Talks is part of our new Digital offer for members. Every week we have a guest speaker and the opportunity to catch up with members.
This week we will hear from Ian Renton, CEO of Cheltenham Racecourse since 2012, who is responsible for the staging of The Cheltenham Festival: creating a combination of the best possible sport with great customer service and brand appeal.
Previous Speakers include:
Even Jardine Young – Principal at Cheltenham Ladies College
Bob Holt OBE – Ex-Chairman of Mears Plc £Billion buinsess
Tim Atkins – Managing Director Place & Growth The Cyber Park
Major Crump – Global Risk Consutant with an update on the Pandemic Globally
Martin Huges – CEO Lilian Faithfull Care representing the Care Sector
Discuss * Debate * Learn * Share * Grow
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