Raj Parker joins British Horseracing Authority board

The senior partner of London law firm Freshfields has been confirmed as an independent non-executive director.

UK.- The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the appointment of Raj Parker as an independent non-executive director. Parker, a senior partner at London law firm Freshfields, will take up his role at the horseracing governing body on January 1. He will replace Sir Paul Stephenson, who joined the Board in 2015 and whose term ends on December 31.

Parker has provided legal oversight as an independent expert for World Athletics, The Football Association (FA), and the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU). He has also served as vice president of Basketball’s Arbitral Tribunal and deputy chair of the Premier League’s Judicial Panel.

BHA Chair, Annamarie Phelps, said: “We are delighted to welcome Raj to the Board. His prodigious experience in regulatory matters and sports law will be a valuable asset to the Board and to the sport.

“We are also extremely grateful for the contribution made by Sir Paul Stephenson to the sport over his six years at the BHA. He has played a pivotal role in what has been a period of significant change when it comes to regulation and compliance within British racing. He is a person of the utmost integrity who carries the respect and appreciation of everyone on the Board.”

Parker commented: “I’m extremely excited to be joining the Board of the BHA at this particular time, and becoming involved in the horseracing industry.

“I very much look forward to helping the Board with its commitment to effective regulation and integrity and to ensure that the sport continues to be clean, fair, and well-governed.”

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