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| The Jockey Club Information Systems President Carl Hamilton Retired; Tim Leith Promoted | |
The Jockey Club Information Systems (TJCIS) today announced that Carl Hamilton retired on December 31, 2022. Hamilton will maintain his role as chairman of BloodHorse and continue to represent The Jockey Club on various national and international committees related to the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Society of International Thoroughbred Auctioneers. Matt Iuliano will be nominated for election as president of TJCIS and continue as executive director and executive vice president of The Jockey Club. “Carl’s leadership of TJCIS has been exceptional,” said James L. Gagliano, president and COO of The Jockey Club. “The advancements to our information services and evolution of technology systems to meet the demands of a global marketplace are a tribute to Carl’s deep understanding of the industry. Carl will continue to be available as a consultant to the many important initiatives of TJCIS in 2023.” Hamilton was appointed president of TJCIS in 1994 after joining the company in 1990 as vice president of the consulting division. He previously owned Hamilton Software, a software consulting firm that developed industry-leading farm management software packages and provided consulting services to Thoroughbred-related organizations. In 2015 TJCIS purchased a majority interest in Blood-Horse, at which time Hamilton was appointed chairman. Tim Leith was promoted to senior vice president of TJCIS in January 2023. Leith will execute short- and long-term plans for the company and continue to oversee product development efforts of the company’s growth initiatives. The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Jockey Club, is an industry leader in the areas of technology and information services for industry professionals, including owners, breeders, trainers, veterinarians and farm personnel. TJCIS utilizes state-of-the-art technology to enhance the services it provides through equineline.com as well as its cataloguing and software sales and consulting divisions. | |