Keeneland President and CEO Nick Nicholson announced Tuesday that Walt
Robertson, a long-time leader in the equine auction industry, will serve in a
newly created position as Vice President of Sales.
“At a time when our industry needs to focus on the challenges that confront
us, I am pleased that a person of the caliber and experience of Walt Robertson
is joining our leadership team,” Nicholson said. “I have admired Walt as a
friend and a colleague for 40 years and this is a huge win for Keeneland and the
entire Thoroughbred industry.”
Robertson will officially start Wednesday. Robertson joins Keeneland after 35
years at Fasig-Tipton and will oversee and direct all functions of the Keeneland
Sales.
“I have had the honor of working with so many wonderful people in the
industry through the years and could not turn down such an exciting
opportunity,” Robertson said. “Nick and I have been friends for over 40 years
and I am equally enthused about the opportunity for us to work together. So much
is right with Keeneland, and although it will be a challenge, my hope is to make
it even better. Keeneland has such a long and storied history and I am proud to
be a part of the team.”
In addition to his vast work in the Thoroughbred industry, Robertson also has
been active in the Central Kentucky community for many years. He has served as
the Chairman of the Kentucky Horse Park Commission, is a former director and
past President of the Thoroughbred Club of America and is a past member of the
Sayre School and The Lexington School boards of trustees. He will also continue
to serve as President/Auctioneer for Swinebroad-Denton Inc., a full-service real
estate auction company in Lexington.