Belinda Stronach, chairwoman and CEO of 1/ST, announced Jan. 24 the appointment of Aidan Butler to president of 1/ST.
The expansion of Butler's role to president of 1/ST reflects and supports Stronach's mandate of continued growth of the company's racing and gaming assets. Stronach has held the role of president in addition to her position as chairwoman and CEO since the introduction of the 1/ST business in 2020. As president of 1/ST, Butler's primary focus will be on innovation and diversification of the company's industry-leading wagering and gaming assets. He will work closely with the chief executive officers and leadership of the 1/ST Racing and Gaming, 1/ST Technology, 1/ST Content, and 1/ST Experience businesses to drive growth and performance and to achieve strategic objectives.
Since September 2022, Butler has led 1/ST Racing and Gaming as CEO overseeing racing operations at 1/ST tracks and training centers while working to expand the company's gaming footprint to capitalize on the future of sports wagering and gaming.
Craig Fravel, executive vice chairman, 1/ST Racing and Gaming, together with Stephen Screnci, president of racing and business development, 1/ST Racing and Gaming, will assume responsibility for day-to-day racing and training operations.
Butler previously served as chief operating officer of 1/ST Racing and as chief strategy officer for The Stronach Group.
1/ST Racing and other divisions of 1/ST represent The Stronach Group's business in Thoroughbred racing, gaming, and wagering.
