David Simonette has over 35 years of experience across the wagering, gaming and racing sectors.
Since graduating from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Arts in 1982, Mr Simonette has held senior positions in the public service as well as management roles at Burswood Casino, Racing and Wagering Western Australia and the WA Greyhound Racing Association. He has been the chief executive of Greyhound Clubs Australia, representing the nation’s 60 race clubs.
Mr Simonette also has a hands-on racing background as a greyhound breeder, owner and trainer. He enjoyed success as the breeder of the 1987 National Sprint Champion and part-owner of 1993 WA Greyhound of the Year. He has also owned thoroughbreds and harness horses.
In the 1990s and 2000s, his journalism, radio (6PR, Racing Radio) and television (Channel 7 and 31) work covered all three racing codes. He received the Gerry O’Keefe Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to greyhound racing in 2014.
