Joe Callan joins National Stud to head up marketing and nominations

The National Stud in Newmarket has appointed Joe Callan as its new marketing and nominations manager.

Callan completed the Godolphin Flying Start programme this year and is also a graduate of the 2016 Irish National Stud course.

Prior to that, Callan has worked at Baroda and Colbinstown Studs in Ireland and at Arrowfield Stud and Gai Waterhouse Racing, both in Australia.

Callan, who has joined with immediate effect, is responsible for overseeing stallion nominations and all marketing related to the National Stud and its stallions.

National Stud director Tim Lane said: "We are delighted to have Joe join the team as our marketing and nominations manager. He has built up good experience in Europe and abroad through the Godolphin Flying Start programme and in his past roles. We are confident that Joe will be a major asset in helping us achieve our goals here at The National Stud."

Callan added: "There is an excellent team here at the National Stud and I am delighted to join. This is a fantastic opportunity. We have a young, exciting roster and I am looking forward to working with our clients going forward.”

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