Racing Queensland has appointed David Brick as its General Manager - Racing.
Having headed up harness racing at RQ for the past seven years, the highly regarded administrator will take charge of the three codes from January 20, 2025, overseeing strategy and operations.
The appointment follows the retirement of Adam Wallish in July, who previously boasted executive responsibility for the three codes.
RQ will soon commence advertising to backfill Brick’s current role overseeing harness racing.
In recent years, Brick has been at the forefront of innovation in Australiasian harness racing, introducing and enhancing a number of new initiatives including broadcasting, Trot Rods and the upcoming Ultimate Drivers Series.
He was also pivotal in the return of the Inter Dominion to Queensland that will now call the Sunshine State home for the next three years.
“I was bitten by the racing bug the day I drew Kiwi in the (Melbourne) Cup,” Brick said.
“I have since progressed this passion to include ownership across the three codes, as well as working in a variety of roles across the industry.
“I look forward to working with clubs, participants, punters, business partners and other stakeholders to service, innovate and continue to grow racing throughout Queensland.”
Prior to joining RQ, Brick spent five years as the CEO of Victorian Harness Racing Clubs and worked in a variety of roles at Harness Racing Victoria for more than a decade prior to that.
RQ CEO Jason Scott said he was delighted with the appointment.
“David Brick is an impressive individual who has shown firsthand his willingness and capability to innovate during his time at RQ,” Scott said.
“We look forward to him bringing that same enthusiasm to thoroughbred and greyhound racing.”