The Team

 

The team consists of 18 experienced and dedicated staff managed by John Warren and Lady Carolyn Warren, owners of Highclere Stud.  Key members include:

Paul Smith, Stud Groom

Paul began his career in racing as an apprentice jockey to Derby winning trainer Bruce Hobbs. Paul then spent three years at the National Stud where he foaled over 300 mares and soon progressed to Foaling Manager. Paul then joined Cheveley Park Stud as part of the yearling sales team and became Stud Groom of Cheveley Park’s prestigious Strawberry Hill division. Prior to joining Highclere in 2005 Paul spent six years as Stud Groom at Barton Stud.

 

Brian O’Rourke, Yearling Manager
Brian joined Highclere from sales consignor Jamie Railton where he was Head Lad at Tanglin Farm for over three years. Brian also has plenty of international experience, having spent 10 years working in the USA for Grade I trainers Shug McGaughey and James Gulick. He has also prepared yearlings in The Southern Hemisphere for Haddow Stud in West Australia.

 

Adam Wymbs, Yard Foreman

Adam worked at Meon Valley Stud for six years before joining Highclere.  He has also spent 18 months with Lane's End in USA and has completed the National Stud Diploma Course.

 

Diego Romeo, Yard Foreman
Having been a trainer in Italy for five years and a pupil assistant for Clive Brittain, Diego joined Highclere Stud.  He has also gained stud experience at Derrinstown Stud in Ireland and Pin Oak Stud in USA.

Office Staff

 

Emma Whitehead, Personal Assistant to John Warren

Having worked for several large corporate companies in various administrative roles, Emma joined Highclere in early 2008.

 

Jenny Corbett, Company Secretary/Stud Secretary
The Stud Secretary for three years, Jenny also became Company Secretary in 2003 and handles personnel.

 

Grace Allen, Financial Controller

AAT qualified, Grace has worked for various large companies during her 12 years in accounting.