Who is the new BHA chief executive Julie Harrington?
Julie Harrington is no stranger to either British racing or the BHA and will be taking a role in the sport for a third time when she officially takes over from Nick Rust in January.
She also has extensive experience in other sports having held senior positions in both football and cycling.
Harrington decided against a calling in education after taking a teaching degree, with her early career taking in Whitbread Inns as regional marketing director and then British Airways as retail sector director.
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Published on 11 August 2020inBritain
Last updated 17:40, 11 August 2020
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