Woodbine Entertainment has appointed two prominent industry leaders, Mark Krembil and Tom Mungham, to its Board of Directors.
Krembil, a principal of Chiefswood Stables, and Mungham, former CEO and Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), bring a wealth of experience in horse racing and regulatory affairs, further strengthening the Board's capacity to guide Woodbine Entertainment's ambitious efforts to grow and sustain Ontario's horse racing industry for future generations.
"We are excited to welcome Mark and Tom to our Board of Directors," said Jim Lawson, Executive Chair of Woodbine Entertainment. "Their extensive leadership, knowledge, and industry experience will be invaluable as we work to further our vision of growing the horse racing industry that supports upwards of 25,000 jobs throughout Ontario."
Mark Krembil, a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist with a background in systems engineering and business, is a principal of Chiefswood Stables, Canada's largest owner-breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses. Chiefswood, founded by his father Robert Krembil, was named Canada's Outstanding Owner in 2017 and 2018, with notable wins including the 2004 Queen's Plate (Niigon), 2013 Woodbine Oaks (Nipissing), 2018 Breeders' Stakes (Neepawa), and most recently the 2024 Woodbine Oaks (Kin's Concerto).
Krembil is also active in the biotechnology sector through Chiefswood Private Capital, which he founded. He serves on the boards of Allarta Life Sciences, Arthur Health, and Myant Corp., driving healthcare innovation. He is on the Brain Canada Board and chairs its Governance Committee.
As President of the Krembil Foundation, he supports pioneering medical research, particularly in neuroscience and immune-mediated diseases. The Chiefswood After Care Program, led by Stacey Krembil, ensures lifelong homes for their horses.
"As longtime owners and dedicated members of the Woodbine racing community through our family's stable, it is a true honor to join the Board," said Krembil. "I am excited to collaborate with the Board and Woodbine's leadership to help shape a vibrant future for racing in Ontario, supporting the interests of owners, breeders, trainers, and the entire Woodbine community."
Tom Mungham served as CEO and Registrar of the AGCO from 2020 to 2023, following 14 years as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Licensing. At AGCO, he led the regulation of industries including gaming, lottery, horse racing, and retail cannabis and alcohol.
Throughout his AGCO tenure, Mungham collaborated with Boards, government officials, and stakeholders across various industries to advance public policy, enhance safety, and boost economic development.
In recognition of his work, the AGCO led by Mungham received the 2023 NAGRA Award and the 2022 IAGR Award of Excellence for designing and operationalizing Canada's first regulatory framework for an open, regulated internet gaming sector.
Prior to AGCO, Mungham was a senior executive with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). He currently serves on several boards, including in his community and one of Canada's national historical sites, Ministers Island.
"I've had the pleasure of working with the Woodbine management team for many years on various regulatory matters, and having seen firsthand how they operate, I'm truly excited to be joining their Board," said Mungham. "I look forward to contributing to the continued success of Woodbine and positively impacting the industry and its people."
In their role on the Board of Directors, Krembil will serve on both the Thoroughbred Racing Committee and the Audit Committee, while Mungham will serve on the Standardbred Racing Committee and the Governance Committee.
"We look forward to adding Mark and Tom's wealth of experience as their expertise complements our Board's deep collective experience, which spans not only horse racing but other key sectors vital to our complex business and operations," added Lawson.
Krembil and Mungham's appointments are subject to AGCO approval.
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