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      Woodbine appoints James Lawson as new Chairman of the Board


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      Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has named James J. Lawson as the company's new Chairman of the Board following this month's news that former chairman David S. Willmot has retired from his long-held position. 

      Lawson was most recently appointed WEG's second vice chair this April. As the owner and manager of the Jim Dandy Stable and CEO of the Toronto-based Westerkirk Capital, he is also Chair of the Jockey Club Canada, and has sat on numerous WEG committees including the Standardbred Racing Committee, Pension and Compensation Committee, and Audit Committee. 

       

       

       


      “The board and management of WEG are fortunate to have benefited from David's vision and commitment to the success of our company and the unfailing passion and integrity which have characterized David's leadership,” said Lawson in the early August press release. “David oversaw the transformation of WEG into an internationally admired and respected horse racing and entertainment organization that is the pride of the Ontario horse racing industry.”

      Willmot first joined the WEG Board in 1984. He served as WEG's President & CEO from 1995 to 2010, and as Chairman since 2001. Under his leadership, WEG has played host to countless industry-leading events, and has invested an estimated $385 million over the past 15 years towards improving WEG's on-track and off-track facilities and services. 


      "I am very proud of what we have accomplished at WEG and I appreciate so much the assistance and support of our Board members, management team and all our employees over the years," said Willmot, noting, "When I stepped down as CEO in the summer of 2010, the Board requested that I stay on as Executive Chairman for a two year period to ensure a smooth transition. With the successful completion of our management succession over that time, and with Jim Lawson agreeing to take over the Chairman's responsibilities, I am confident that WEG will continue to play a leading role in the Province's gaming strategy. I am therefore comfortable in retiring so that I may focus on my health, family, and other interests."

      Speaking to WEG's changing of the guard, Nick Eaves, WEG's current President and CEO noted, "On behalf of WEG's approximately 2300 full and part time employees, I would like to thank David for his leadership over the years. He empowered all of us to play a part in building a fantastic company. His vision and determination have positioned the Company to respond to the changing landscape of horse racing and gaming in Ontario. The WEG management team and I look forward to working closely with Jim to continue this momentum."

      Source: Woodbine press release

       

       

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