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Former ATC chief Darren Pearce joins Canberra Racing Club

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Former ATC chief Darren Pearce joins Canberra Racing Club

Darren Pearce has been appointed as chief executive officer of Canberra Racing Club. He was the youngest CEO of the Australian Jockey Club in 2009 and the founding CEO and general manager of Media and International at Tabcorp. Pearce starts in his new role on September 5. He is focused on creating a better future for thoroughbred racehorse and people of ACT. The Precinct Development will be world class.

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