Ben Todman – Racing Digital
My name is Ben Todman , 24 years old from Tunbridge Wells , Kent . I am currently working at Ernst & Young as a Senior Consultant , recently completing a B . Sc . in Digital Innovation . My passion for horse racing started only a few years ago and has grown ever since , I was thrilled to apply for the placement opportunity on the British Horseracing Development Programme as it offered a fantastic starting point in the industry , especially for someone with little to no experience ‐ introducing every aspect of horse racing . On this programme I hope to be able to learn about the industry as a whole and how each different part fits together and interact dependently on each other to make the sport function as it does . Further down the line in my career , I aim to have a positive impact on the management , structure and direction of the sport , through new technology and process innovations to best serve the current stakeholders and capture the imagination of future generations of racing fans .
Joe Ballard - Weatherbys
I am 21 years old , from Liverpool , and last year I graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in Philosophy , Politics and Economics . Upon leaving university I gained experience in the recruitment industry as a Recruitment Consultant based in Manchester . When I came across the British Horseracing Development Programme , I realised how I could turn my passion for horse racing into a potential career . My love for the sport began as a young child , attending family race days at local tracks Aintree and Chester and has only grown ever since . I am extremely excited to take part in this programme to gain greater insight into the industry and the people behind the scenes who help run the sport I have grown up watching . My aim is to give back to the sport I love and aid in the development of the industry in making racing the best and most accessible it can be for all stakeholders . One part of the industry I am particularly interested in , is how we can help the sport reach and captivate a wider audience . careersinracing . com
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