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Hawkesbury Race Club today announced that Chief Executive Officer, James Heddo will depart the Club on Friday, 17 July 2026, following a four-year tenure in the role.

Mr Heddo has elected to semi-retire and will relocate to the Central Coast, where he has accepted a part-time position as General Manager of Central Coast Basketball.

HRC's outgoing CEO, James Heddo

Mr Heddo joined Hawkesbury Race Club on 1 April 2022 and has overseen a period of significant operational, financial, and governance improvement at the Club.

Hawkesbury Race Club Administrator, Jo Moore paid tribute to his contribution: “James has been an outstanding leader for Hawkesbury Race Club.

"His commitment to restoring the Club’s stability and improving its governance has made a lasting difference.

"We are a stronger and more resilient organisation because of his efforts, and on behalf of myself as Administrator of the Club, I thank him sincerely for his service.”

A formal recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer is now underway. Further details will be provided to members and stakeholders once an appointment has been made.

Mr Heddo said: “I have made a considered decision to return to the Central Coast and transition gradually to retirement.

"It has been a privilege to lead Hawkesbury Race Club over the past four years and I am proud of what the team has achieved together.

"I wish the Club, its members, and everyone involved in racing at Hawkesbury every success into the future.”