FED:McInnes welcomed to new board role

AAP General News (Australia)
12-17-2010
FED:McInnes welcomed to new board role

CANBERRA, Dec 17 AAP - Board members of a new Sydney racing club have welcomed disgraced
former David Jones boss Mark McInnes as their new director.

Mr McInnes is one of three independent directors appointed to the recently merged Australian
Jockey Club and Sydney Turf club.

He stepped down as David Jones' CEO in June after admitting to inappropriate behaviour
towards young female publicist Kristy Fraser-Kirk.

She had launched a multi-million law suit against the retail giant and Mr McInnes,
but the sexual harassment case was settled out of court for a reported $800,000.

Australian Jockey Club vice chair, John Cornish, who is also on the board of the new
club, welcomed Mr McInnes' appointment, noting his vast knowledge of marketing and business,
and passion for racing.

"He's got lots and lots of skills ... for us he basically ticks all the boxes," Mr
Cornish told ABC Radio, noting that the racing industry was in decline.

He refused to comment on the sexual harassment case, but said the selection group that
appointed Mr McInnes weren't concerned about his notoriety.

"Obviously, not (because) they voted for him unanimously."

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