McEvoy to join Rosemont team

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Edited press release from Rosemont Stud

Ryan McEvoy has accepted the role as General Manager – Bloodstock at Victoria nursery Rosemont Stud.

McEvoy will join Rosemont following a 15-year tenure as Widden Stud’s Head of Nominations and Marketing. During that period, he has overseen the launch of leading stallions including Sebring, Northern Meteor and Zoustar.

More recently, he has driven the marketing and nominations behind the Group 1 stars Trapeze Artist and Written By.

“Widden has largely been my life for the last 15 years and I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in such an organisation,” McEvoy said.

“The Thompsons have continued to develop and evolve what is one of the most reputable brands in world thoroughbred breeding and I leave knowing the stud could not be in a better position thanks to the management of Antony, Katie, Derek Field and David Merrick.

“I will have nothing but fond memories of my time at Widden and the wonderful people working there.”

McEvoy, who will take up his new role on March 30, has spent the better part of a decade as Widden’s Victorian representative and it is the future of Rosemont that attracted him to the role.

“Rosemont has, over a relatively short period of time, developed a strong and reputable brand with an exciting future. I have admired their willingness to invest in all areas of the industry, be it a significant racing team, broodmare band, facilities, staff and welfare,” he said.

“They have a profound and positive engagement in all areas. Complementing this is a truly world class property backed up with a passionate, professional and enthusiastic team.

“Nigel Austin and Anthony Mithen are entrepreneurial guys, very forward thinking and determined to establish Rosemont as one of the pre-eminent stud farms in Australia. Their ambition and long-term vision of the business has inspired me to join the team.”

Rosemont principal Mithen described the appointment as a glowing endorsement to the direction the stud is taking.

“Having someone with Ryan’s energy and expertise will be invaluable to the future direction of Rosemont Stud,” he said.

“We have observed the skill set he has developed at a great organisation such as Widden and been impressed with what he has achieved in his career to date, combined with his obvious leadership qualities.

“His integrity and regard throughout the industry is of an extremely high level and I believe he will be a great fit for our business going forward.”