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New Motorsport Australia CEO revealed

By Thomas Miles

Date posted: 17 October 2023

Businessman and state level racer Sunil Vohra has been named as the new Motorsport Australia CEO.

After 11 years in charge, Eugene Arocca will retire from his post and Vohra will take over as early as next month in November.

The new CEO has 15 years of experience in the finance, insurance and business worlds.

Vohra has also described himself as someone with a “lifelong passion” for motorsport, being a Motorsport Australia licence holder and driver.

He has recently competed at state level events in a Porsche 997.2 Cup car, including a meeting at Winton just last month.

Vohra said he was honoured to take on the role.

“I am very proud to be joining Motorsport Australia and look forward to working closely with the Board, the wonderful staff and our many stakeholders to build on those relationships and meet the many people that help make this sport so great,” Vohra said.

“This opportunity to be part of an organisation that plays such a vital role in the Australian sporting landscape is one that I am excited and honoured to take on.

“I am eager to utilise my experience, insights and strategic ideas as part of the Motorsport Australia team, to lead an exciting new era in the organisation’s history.”

Vohra said he has loved racing since he was young, highlighting the 1985 Bathurst 1000 as one of his earliest memories.

“Motorsport is a lifelong passion of mine. I fondly remember my early motorsport experiences like watching the TWR Jaguar win Bathurst in 1985, through to more recently standing on the grid at 5am at the iconic Mount Panorama for the start of the Bathurst 12 Hour earlier this year,” he said.

“The sport is full of passionate people. I’ve been fortunate to enjoy the camaraderie of the grassroots motorsport community as a competitor in state level racing.

“I look forward to meeting more of the vast network of motorsport stakeholders in the months ahead. 

“We all share a love of the sport and a commitment to see it grow. It’s a treat to be part of it.”

Motorsport Australia president Andrew Fraser said Vohra “stood out” in the recruitment process.

“Sunil has an extensive history in commercial and risk management settings, with his expertise developed across both complex ASX enterprises as well as not-for-profit organisations,” Fraser said.

“We were looking for someone with strong leadership credentials, a proven record of achievement and execution and Sunil brings that alongside a passion for our sport.

“His experience in leading digital transformation, and in insurance, risk and governance will also greatly benefit Motorsport Australia as an organisation, as well as the sport more broadly.

“His knowledge and networks within motorsport, insurance and risk will also be key to his, and our, success.

“Throughout the recruitment process, Sunil stood out. Both the selection committee and the Board are confident that he will bring energy, fresh ideas and his significant industry networks to the table, benefitting all our stakeholders, and most certainly our competitors, clubs and officials.”

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