Arena Racing Company was created in 2012, and has been a racing industry pioneer, developing new race series such as the All Weather Championships. Our racing business has grown with the acquisition of racecourses and greyhound stadia and our media business is flourishing through the control of media rights and our partnerships with The Racing Partnership, At The Races and Sky Sports Racing. Although we're a relatively young company we have a vast heritage. Find out a little more about our company values, who the people of ARC are, and the history of our company.
We strive to be at the forefront of British Racing, offering top quality racing and delivering innovation across both our business and sport. We encourage people development and a cooperative working culture. So we can promote from within. This underpins our delivery of shareholder value.
ARC as a company runs everyday because of hundreds of passionate and talented employees. These employees are led by a talented team in head office, made up of experts in the industry.
Brendan was appointed Managing Director of Media and International at ARC in November 2022.
Joining ARC from Racing Queensland, Brendan has a wealth of experience across both racing and betting industries in his native Australia. He has previously held roles at Tatts Group, Tabcorp and Sky.
Brendan is responsible for ARC's media rights strategy, encompassing retail and online gambling sectors, as well as the ongoing development of international business.
Sam joined ARC in September 2015, having previously worked at the Racecourse Association.
He manages all aspects of media and political engagement for ARC, its venues and businesses.
Ben was appointed ARC Racing Director in October 2025, following seven years with the company. He oversees all elements of fixtures and funding as well as racing operations for ARC's sixteen racecourses. He previously worked at the Racecourse Association and undertook the British horseracing Authority Graduate Scheme in 2012.
Bradley joined ARC in 2020.
Having formerly undertaken similar senior roles in the global technology, media and financial service sectors, including Cinime, Pias Entertainment Group and Rapp Ltd.
As ARC CFO, Bradley oversees all financial affairs of the company and its subsidiaries.
Alex Slade joined Arena Racing Company in February 2020 as General Counsel.
As General Counsel, Alex Slade leads on all elements of corporate governance and legal affairs. Alex joined ARC from Eleven Sports Network where he was Head of Legal.
Previously he was Head of Legal (Sport) at BT Sport and Legal Counsel at Nickelodeon UK Ltd. In addition to his executive experience,
Alex currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the British Judo Association and is an Advisory Board member of leading international legal publication, LawInSport.
