CEO, Thoroughbred & Tourism Growth Leader

Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy; Kildare; On-site; EUR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance

Job summary

The Irish National Stud (The INS) seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to drive strategic growth across its bioscience, tourism and commercial arms. Reporting to the Board, you will lead operational direction, financial stewardship and stakeholder engagement, delivering sustainable value for Ireland’s Thoroughbred industry.

The successful candidate will have extensive leadership experience, deep industry knowledge, and a track record of driving revenue growth while upholding governance and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ senior leadership experience in the thoroughbred/bloodstock industry.
• Strong understanding of commercial dynamics in Ireland and internationally.
• Excellent communication, public relations and diplomacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year strategic plans for The INS and INSCE.
• Lead commercial performance across stallion, bloodstock, tourism and retail.
• Maintain governance, health and safety obligations and high welfare standards.
• Oversee finance, budgeting, forecasting and capital projects.
• Lead a diverse management team and ensure risk management and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Education

Third-level degree in Business/Agriculture/Equine Science

Job description

The Irish National Stud (The INS) seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to drive strategic growth across its bioscience, tourism and commercial arms. Reporting to the Board, you will lead operational direction, financial stewardship and stakeholder engagement, delivering sustainable value for Ireland’s Thoroughbred industry.

The successful candidate will have extensive leadership experience, deep industry knowledge, and a track record of driving revenue growth while upholding governance and