Simon Kerins appointed new CEO of Tattersalls Ireland

Simon Kerins has been appointed chief executive of Tattersalls Ireland from January next year, it was announced on Saturday.

Kerins, who joined Tattersalls Ireland in 2000 and has been a member of the Tattersalls Ireland Board since 2004, will replace Matt Mitchell, who stands down at the end of the year.

Kerins has also been a senior member of the auctioneering and inspection teams for Tattersalls Ireland and Tattersalls in Newmarket.

Chairman Edmond Mahony said: “Simon has been a key member of the Tattersalls Ireland management team for many years and brings a wealth of experience to the role of Tattersalls Ireland CEO, as well as a commitment to the company and its goals developed over a number of years.

"He is well respected and well known, not only throughout the Irish racing and breeding industry but also in Britain and further afield, and his detailed knowledge of the business is an extremely valuable asset, especially in these uncertain times.”

Kerins said: “Being a part of the Tattersalls Ireland team has always been a pleasure and I feel privileged to be taking on the role of CEO from Matt Mitchell.

"Tattersalls Ireland and the wider industry have plenty of challenges ahead, but we have a committed and dedicated team and I am enormously looking forward to working with them all in the shared goal of providing the best possible service to our vendors and purchasers, who are key to the continued success of Tattersalls Ireland."

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