Management Team
Gary Crispe
Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer
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Gary Crispe
Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer
Gary is a co-founder of Racing and Sports and a highly respected thoroughbred
industry expert. Gary heads the executive team within Racing and Sports, driving
strategic growth and overseeing the expansion of the business model globally,
with a specific immediate focus on the UK and US markets. Gary has been part of
the executive team that has led Racing and Sports since 1999 and has developed
the strategy that has seen the overseas expansion. Gary holds bachelor degrees in
economics and civil engineering.
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Stephen Crispe
Chief Executive Officer
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Stephen Crispe
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen is an experienced business builder who has founded, operated and sold a
successful technology services and consulting business. He is a proven leader and
has demonstrated business acumen. Over the past 20 years, Stephen has held
various positions at Racing and Sports, across technology, strategy and business
development, providing him with an extremely comprehensive perspective in his
role as Chief Executive Officer.
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Robert Vilkaitis
Chief Technical Officer
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Robert Vilkaitis
Chief Technical Officer
Robert is one of Australia’s foremost horseracing information technology
specialists, and co-founder of Racing and Sports. Robert’s key responsibilities
include executive leadership, technology vision and product development, leading
IT planning, software and the delivery schedule for high transaction applications.
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Tim Olive
Chief Financial Officer
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Tim Olive
Chief Financial Officer
As announced on the 6th July 2022, Tim Olive has joined the Company as Chief Financial officer (CFO). Mr Olive has performed senior roles as CEO of Aon subsidiary HIAIS since 2017, following a 14-year career at the Housing Industry Association (HIA) where he held the positions of CFO, COO and CE of Business Services.
Mr Olive also has relevant racing industry experience. In 2010 he was first elected as Chairman of the Canberra Racing Club, becoming the youngest Chairman in the Club’s history. He has served as Committee Member and Treasurer and was re-elected Chairman in 2020. Additionally, Mr Olive is a Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA) which recognises both his financial and business acumen.
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Brent Dolan
Commercial Director, UK
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Brent Dolan
Commercial Director, UK
Brent brings more than 45 years’ of high-level experience in the betting and
gaming industry in the UK. Brent has proven results from his time working with large
racing-related companies at the executive management level. He also maintains
the relationships with industry C-suite contacts around the world. Brent has lead
responsibility for driving Racing and Sports’ expansion in the UK, Europe and the US.
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Angela Gunton
Head of Corporate Services and Joint Company Secretary
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Angela Gunton
Head of Corporate Services and Joint Company Secretary
Angela is a lawyer, human resources and business operations specialist, with over
5 years’ experience working in contracts and commercial law, and more than 10
years’ experience in human resources and business operations. Since 2005,
Angela has been a key part of the management team of Racing and Sports and
was appointed Company Secretary in 2021. Angela holds bachelor degrees in
science and law and a Certificate IV in Human Resources.
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Justin Mouchacca CA FGIA
Joint Company Secretary
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Justin Mouchacca CA FGIA
Joint Company Secretary
Justin is a Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Governance Institute of
Australia with over 14 years' experience in public company responsibilities including
statutory, corporate governance and financial reporting requirements. Since July
2019, Justin has been principal of JM Corporate Services and has been appointed
Company Secretary and Financial Officer for a number of entities listed on the ASX
and unlisted public companies.
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Stephen Crispe
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen is an experienced business builder who has founded, operated and sold a
successful technology services and consulting business. He is a proven leader and
has demonstrated business acumen. Over the past 20 years, Stephen has held
various positions at Racing and Sports, across technology, strategy and business
development, providing him with an extremely comprehensive perspective in his
role as Chief Executive Officer.
Robert Vilkaitis
Chief Technical Officer
Robert is one of Australia’s foremost horseracing information technology
specialists, and co-founder of Racing and Sports. Robert’s key responsibilities
include executive leadership, technology vision and product development, leading
IT planning, software and the delivery schedule for high transaction applications.
Tim Olive
Chief Financial Officer
As announced on the 6th July 2022, Tim Olive has joined the Company as Chief Financial officer (CFO). Mr Olive has performed senior roles as CEO of Aon subsidiary HIAIS since 2017, following a 14-year career at the Housing Industry Association (HIA) where he held the positions of CFO, COO and CE of Business Services.
Mr Olive also has relevant racing industry experience. In 2010 he was first elected as Chairman of the Canberra Racing Club, becoming the youngest Chairman in the Club’s history. He has served as Committee Member and Treasurer and was re-elected Chairman in 2020. Additionally, Mr Olive is a Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA) which recognises both his financial and business acumen.
Brent Dolan
Commercial Director, UK
Brent brings more than 45 years’ of high-level experience in the betting and
gaming industry in the UK. Brent has proven results from his time working with large
racing-related companies at the executive management level. He also maintains
the relationships with industry C-suite contacts around the world. Brent has lead
responsibility for driving Racing and Sports’ expansion in the UK, Europe and the US.
Angela Gunton
Head of Corporate Services and Joint Company Secretary
Angela is a lawyer, human resources and business operations specialist, with over
5 years’ experience working in contracts and commercial law, and more than 10
years’ experience in human resources and business operations. Since 2005,
Angela has been a key part of the management team of Racing and Sports and
was appointed Company Secretary in 2021. Angela holds bachelor degrees in
science and law and a Certificate IV in Human Resources.
Justin Mouchacca CA FGIA
Joint Company Secretary
Justin is a Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Governance Institute of
Australia with over 14 years' experience in public company responsibilities including
statutory, corporate governance and financial reporting requirements. Since July
2019, Justin has been principal of JM Corporate Services and has been appointed
Company Secretary and Financial Officer for a number of entities listed on the ASX
and unlisted public companies.
Matthew Lee
Australia Leader
- Matthew leads Vulcan’s procurement activity in Australia.
- Matthew has over 20 years’ experience within highly competitive
distribution markets.
- Prior to Vulcan, Matthew held procurement and manufacturing
managerial roles in the packaging industry.
- Such positions include Group Procurement and Logistics Manager
at Pro-Pac Packaging Group, General Manager – Procurement and
Manufacturing (Australia, New Zealand, and China) at San Miguel
Yamamura Australasia and International Purchasing Manager at
Cospak.
- Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of New South
Wales, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Science from The University of
Tasmania, a Master of Management from the University of Wollongong
and a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety