Susan Rowett of the highflying Varsfontein Stud has been appointed chairperson of the NHA. (Picture: Wayne Marks).
NHA Press Release
The National Horseracing Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Susan Rowett as its new Chairperson. Mrs Rowett previously served as a National Board Director from November 2012 until April 2016 and was again appointed to the National Board on 1 February 2019 when she served as Chairperson from 15 January 2020 until 12 January 2022. Mrs Rowett has also served as Chairperson on various Boards within the Horseracing Industry.
Mrs Rowett holds a Master of Jurisprudence degree and a Master of Management degree and is a Director of a multinational packaging company. Mrs Rowett is a Life Member of The National Horseracing Authority and, as a Thoroughbred Racehorse Breeder and Owner, Mrs Rowett has been actively involved in the Horseracing Industry in South Africa for over forty years.
The NHA and its National Board hereby wishes to thank the previous Chairman, Mr Nithia Nalliah, for leading the organisation through some challenging times over his three-year tenure as Chairman. Mr Nalliah will continue to serve as a National Board Director.
Vee Moodley
Chief Executive
