Bonnie Connellan Appointed Chief Digital Officer of Inglis Group

Media Release - Tuesday September 24

To support the growth of Inglis owned digital enterprises, Managing Director Mark Webster today announced the appointment of Bonnie Connellan as the inaugural Chief Digital Officer (CDO) for the Inglis Group of companies.

Bonnie ConnellanAs CDO, Connellan's focus will be to further develop and implement the company's digital growth strategy, optimising current digital investments and creating new business opportunities locally and overseas.

She will also join the Ardex Technology Board and assist with the growth of that enterprise, and the development of new businesses for the Inglis Group.

"Bonnie joined Inglis in 2012 and has served in a number of marketing related roles, most recently as Chief Commercial Officer where she has been instrumental in building the Inglis brand and customer base globally, developing the Inglis Race Series and assisting with the successful transition from Randwick to Riverside,'' Webster said.

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"An important part of this new role is providing innovation leadership across the Inglis group of companies, encouraging and influencing others to embrace opportunities that come from being a digital leader and I think Bonnie will excel in this role.''

Connellan (pictured) will commence her position on October 1.

As a result of the move, Sebastian Hutch will have the scope of his role expanded with a new title of General Manager Bloodstock Sales and Marketing.

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