24 January 2012
PAUL STRUTHERS, the BHA's former head of communications, is set to make a swift return to the sport after landing the job as Kevin Darley's successor as chief executive of the Professional Jockeys Association.
Struthers' appointment was rubber-stamped at a PJA board meeting on Monday evening after he came through a selection process during which five candidates were whittled down to two who had second interviews last week.
Struthers said on Tuesday: "I am delighted to have been appointed as the new chief executive of the Professional Jockeys Association and it will be a privilege to be able to work on behalf of such a dedicated and professional group of sportsmen and women.
"Racing is facing a number of challenges and the PJA will continue to play a leading role in helping address them, for the benefit of both its members and for the sport as a whole."
Struthers appeared to have been made the scapegoat for the PR disaster surrounding the authority's handling of the whip issue when his departure from High Holborn was announced in mid-November. In his new role he will be addressing the argument from the other side of the fence.
Struthers added on Twitter: "Really lucky to still be able to work in this wonderful sport of ours and very excited by the new job."
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