Yulong Expansion Plans Include Sam Fairgray and Others

Media Release - Thursday January 18

Yulong Investment Group, the parent of Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the formation of an executive management team to head its rapidly expanding global equine operations.

Chaired by Mr Zhang Yue Sheng himself, the appointment of Mr Eric Koh as Chief Executive Officer, and Mr Sam Fairgray as Chief Operating Officer to the Group comes perfectly timed as Yulong Australia embarks on its next phase of investments in the industry.

Our Australian operations are well looked after by highly experienced and knowledgeable Rick and Christie Woodard. Their presence within the Group adds great strength to the team as we grow and expand.

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Of well-bred racing and breeding horses, farm and land acquisitions, setting up of racecourses in China, the next phase of expansion will see Yulong foster deeper presence in the Australian horse industry and other horse racing and/or breeding countries the likes of New Zealand, Ireland, UK and Singapore, among others.

The Group is currently in talks with several well qualified candidates and will continue to look out for more equine professionals to add to our team. 

This will ensure a well rounded and highly qualified team to support and propel the Group to the next level within the equine industry.

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