Brendan Parnell

Brendan Parnell is an experienced executive in the media and racing industries, currently serving as Managing Director, Media & International at Arena Racing Company since April 2023. Prior to this role, Brendan held various leadership positions, including Chief Executive Officer at Racing Queensland from May 2018 to April 2023 and Chief Operating Officer, Wagering at Tatts Group from 2016 to March 2018. Brendan's extensive background also includes managing roles at Tabcorp, where positions included Managing Director of Tabcorp International and Chief Operating Officer of Media and International. Earlier career highlights feature leadership roles at Sky Racing World, Seven QLD, and WIN Corporation Pty Ltd. Brendan's educational credentials encompass a Senior Executive Program at Stanford University, a Company Directors Course from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Graduate Certificate of Management from the University of New England, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Southern Queensland.