Karl deKroo
Chief Executive Officer of the Brisbane Racing Club
Karl deKroo was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Brisbane Racing Club in late 2024. He is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Journalism/ Sports Major from the University of Canberra.
Karl brings decades of senior management experience in sport, wagering, and media, including executive leadership roles at News Corp and Entain Australia and New Zealand. At News Corp, he led national editorial and commercial teams through multiple Olympics and Commonwealth Games. At Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes, he served as Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement, building innovative partnerships with principal racing authorities and clubs, and delivering strong wagering and commercial outcomes.
Since joining BRC, Karl has led the Club through significant operational and strategic initiatives, strengthening relationships with government and industry, and positioning the Club to secure funding for major infrastructure at Eagle Farm. He has overseen the successful delivery of two highly successful Ladbrokes Stradbroke Seasons and advanced BRC’s diversification strategy through a portfolio of community clubs and the roll out of a multi-faceted property masterplan.
