Global Symposium on Racing Speaker: Nick Smith
Nick joined Ascot Racecourse in 2000 having previously worked at the Daily Mail and Sporting Life.
During his time at Ascot, he has held various roles covering racing, communications, press and public affairs. He has been Director of Racing and Public Affairs since 2019.
Nick sits on the Ascot Authority (Holdings) Ltd Board and the Ascot Racecourse Betting & Gaming Ltd Board and is responsible for overseeing Ascot’s Racing, Grounds, Industry, Political, Communications and CSR functions.
He has played a key role in the internationalisation of the business and Royal Ascot in particular, building relationships with many stakeholders and participants in the Middle East, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, America, Canada, Europe and elsewhere around the world.
In the UK, Nick sits on several boards and committees, including the British Horseracing Authority Flat Pattern Committee.
Nick was appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) by His Majesty The King in the 2024 New Year’s Honours List in recognition of his contribution at Ascot.