Henri Pouret has been named as the next chairman of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF) and he will begin his duties on June 1, 2025. An election was held at the EMHF’s executive council meeting in Morocco last week to determine Brian Kavanagh’s successor. Kavanagh has served in the role since the inception of the EMHF in 2010.
Pouret is currently the chief operating officer and deputy chief executive officer of France Galop. He is also the vice-chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA).
Pouret said, “I am honoured and very thankful to the Executive Council for placing its trust and confidence in me to fulfil the role of EMHF chair to succeed Brian who did a tremendous job. I am a great enthusiast of European and Mediterranean racing in all its diversity. Europe is a leader in many aspects of horseracing, especially regarding the quality control of black-type races and integrity, based on cross border competition. I am really hopeful for the years to come in this region and will be fully dedicated to this new role in collaboration with the members’ racing authorities and the invaluable experience of secretary-general Dr. Paull Khan.”
Kavanagh, “I am delighted that Henri will succeed me as chairman of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation. He has excellent experience and knowledge of racing throughout the region and will do a great job. For me it has been a privilege to serve as chairman of the EMHF which plays an important role in linking the smaller and larger racing countries and representing a single voice for racing authorities throughout Europe and the broader Mediterranean area.”
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