Chief Executive Officer

Stephen Crispe became Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Racing and Sports ('RAS') in January 2021 as the company entered a substantial expansion phase both nationally and globally. Stephen had previously worked with RAS in a both a technology and business capacity. He has a detailed understanding of the business' IP, technology and operations, as well as being involved with the corporate expansion into the UK, USA and European markets.

Stephen brings over 20 years' experience to RAS, working across a variety of roles, industries and geographical regions.

With a focus on business, technology and innovation, Stephen has worked for some of the world's most sensitive intelligence agencies as well as private organisations in the UK, US, Europe and Australia. He has a deep knowledge of IT architecture and design principles and applied this knowledge on many large scale, multi-year, programs of work. 

Stephen is a proven leader in business having built and run successful companies from ground up, the most recent being an IT consultancy which provides services to both Government and private clients. This business achieved a headcount of over 50 employees and annual turnover of $10m+.

He is a clear and concise communicator with a strong ability to interact at all levels. He has a proven track record at implementing and executing on corporate strategy to deliver high quality results in complex, demanding and fast-paced environments.

He has been involved in the racing industry since an early age and has pursued this interest by regularly attending race meetings in Australia as well as both Royal Ascot and the Irish Derby several times.