About Us

RISA Senior Management Team

Myles Foreman Myles Foreman -Chief Executive Officer & Company Secretary 
Myles joined RISA in June 2006 in the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer after ten years with Ticketmaster. He commenced work with Ticketmaster as Operations Manager also holding the roles of Chief Information Officer, General Manager - ticketmaster.com.au with his last role that of Head of Markets and Development for Australia and New Zealand. Prior to joining Ticketmaster, Myles spent seven years with Rydges Hotels & Resorts including time as General Manager Information Systems for the Group.
David Connell David Connell - Head of Finance Services
David joined RISA in October 2006 after three and half years as Financial Accountant for Racing Victoria Limited (RVL). Prior to joining RVL, David was Group Accountant for SMS Management & Technology Group from 1994 - 2002. From 1990 - 1994 David was Financial Accountant for Mercy Hospital for Women. Prior to that David held a range Finance roles. David is a CPA. David is responsible for the financial operations of RISA. In addition David is responsible for the operations of the Thoroughbred Trainers Service Centre.
David Krug David Krug - Business Consultant
David joined RISA in 2007 and has an extensive background spanning some twenty years in executive management positions across the hospitality, media, sports and entertainment sectors. His role at RISA encompasses strategy, business development, client and relationship management, negotiation and business intelligence. David has a Bachelor of Business in Catering and Hotel Management, with a Major in Marketing and amongst his membership affiliations, is a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute.

 

RISA Leadership Team

Mark Davis Mark Davis - Client Services Manager - RISA Materials
Mark commenced work with the Racing Services Bureau (RSB) in August 2000, after the completion of his studies in Accounting & Banking/Finance. Mark was soon appointed ‘Australian Race Results co-ordinator’ in 2002, responsible for maintaining the Integrity and Accuracy of all racing data/materials on behalf of the Australian Thoroughbred Racing Industry. Since this time Mark has successfully liaised with International authorities the exchange of form materials for upcoming major carnivals and most recently streamlined the timeliness of receiving Australian Race Results in ‘Real Time. Mark was appointed head of the Form Content/Value Added Services Team in 2007, focusing on delivery Form comments and Positions in-running to a range of clients. In 2010 Mark began the role of Manager - RISA Materials; originating from RISA these primary racing materials are then displayed prominently by Principle Racing Authorities, Industry participants and Commercial clients.
Adrian Duncan Adrian Duncan - Client Services Manager Racing Operations / Service Desk
Adrian commenced employment with the Australian Trainer’s Association (ATA) in July 1996, working in the Race Secretary Service area of the ATA and in 1999 was appointed Manager of the Race Secretary Service. In July 2000 the functions of the ATA Race Secretary Service were transitioned to Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) and consolidated into the newly formed Trainer’s Service Centre. Since 2000 Adrian has been part of the management group within the Service Centre and in 2003 RISA purchased the Trainer’s Service Centre. Adrian is responsible for the management of collation, distribution and processing of all Race Field racing materials for all States and Territories of Australia (Excluding WA), Customer Service for RISA, StableAssist (Trainers Online Transaction Tool) & RISAConnect (Industry Communications Gateway) .
Cat Houston Cat Houston - Trainer - Systems & Processes
Catriona joined the RISA team in 2011 in the newly created role of Trainer (Systems and Processes). Before joining RISA she spent 10 years championing training within the hospitality sector before entering the Vocational Education arena where she facilitated Business Management studies. Catriona's role at RISA primarily involves reviewing, updating and expanding RISA training materials, conducting induction sessions and delivering training to both internal and external customers. Catriona has tertiary and postgraduate qualifications in Business, majoring in HR and Tourism.
Gary Quinn Gary Quinn - Client Services Manager - RISA Publishing
Gary has nearly 30 years experience in horse racing administration. He joined the Australian Trainer’s Association (ATA) in 1982 progressing to State Executive Officer (Victorian Branch). Gary transferred to the Racing Services Bureau (RSB) in September 1986 which at that time was part of the Victoria Racing Club (VRC), prior to RSB becoming part of the newly formed Racing Victoria Limited in 2000 and the subsequent purchase of RSB by RISA in 2003. From 1991 Gary was Office Manager for RSB before moving into the role of Administration and Racebook Manager in 2003. In these various roles Gary has been involved in the production and proofing of racebooks Australia wide (approximately 800 per annum) for a number of years. He has also worked at all the Melbourne Metropolitan racetracks for over 10 years as Clerk of Scales. Currently occupying the position of Client Services Manager - Publishing Gary is responsible for racebook production and proofing, special projects and liaising with industry participants.
Jignesh Vekaria Jignesh Vekaria - Client Services Manager - RISA Technology
Jignesh has a Bachelor of Information Technology and Computer Application (Saurastra University India) and a Masters of Information Systems (CQU University Australia).   He joined RISA as an Applications Developer in July 2006 having worked for over three years as an Analyst and Programmer developing ecommerce and web applications, data base design and software applications particularly for commercial on-line stores. In 2010 Jignesh was appointed Client Services Manager, Technology Services and is responsible for managing the Technology Services team in delivering IT solutions for the RISA business and its clients.
Lucas Wainman Lucas Wainman - eCommerce & Communications Manager
Lucas joined RISA in 2006 after 5 years working within the Visual Communication & Publishing industry. Originally a member of the Trainers Service Centre team he was seconded after only a few months to the RISA Technology department.  It was Lucas’ publishing experience that then saw him join the Racebook Production team and he currently fills the role as eCommerce and Communications Manager. Lucas’ current position encompasses his knowledge of Australian Thoroughbred Racing and the digital medium.
Jason Wang Jason Wang - Client Services Manager - Development
Jason joined RISA in August 2006 as an Applications Programmer in the newly formed Technology Services team at that time.  Jason has over 15 years IT experience having worked as an Analyst Programmer for major companies including CGU, Oakton Consulting  and GE. In 2010 Jason was appointed Client Services Manager, Special Projects and Technology Services and is responsible for developing and maintaining the RISA’s core racing industry systems as well as web applications and databases.  He frequently liaises with clients in scoping and implementing system developments particularly with regard to the more complex requirements such as the technology changes associated with the handicapping and benchmark reviews undertaken by Racing New South Wales most recently.