Who's who

THE PJA TEAM
Kevin Darley    
Chief Executive

Kevin oversees all the racing related aspects of the PJA. His ambition, through his executive role, is to continue to build and develop the services available to our members both on and off the track.
Ann Saunders MBE
Executive Director

As well as having responsibility for company matters and staffing, Ann also administers the Jockeys’ pension scheme and is a Trustee of the scheme.
Dr Anna Louise Mackinnon
Medical Advisor

A GP with interests in sports and occupational medicine, Anna Louise has been the PJA’s full time Medical Adviser since January 2009. She also works for the Injured Jockeys F und at Oaksey House, Lambourn as well as keeping up to date with regular sessions in general practice and sports medicine.
Dale Gibson
Industry Liaison Officer

Dale joined the PJA team in January 2010 as Industry Liaison Officer and combines this role with consultancy and media work within the sport, he is also involved with the Injured Jockeys Fund. Working alongside the PJA’s Chief Executive and with other sectors of the racing industry, the role encompasses race planning, welfare and training and safety issues.
Clare Hazell
Membership Manager

Clare has been part of the PJA Team since 2002, She was appointed as Membership Manager in 2008. Her role involves managing and promoting the comprehensive package of support and welfare schemes available to Jockeys and mentoring youngsters embarking on their career. Clare has been a Director of the Jockeys Employment & Training Scheme since October 2003.
Isabelle Desailly
Commercial Manager

Izzy joined the PJA in February 2008 as Commercial Assistant and was appointed Commercial Manager in June 2009. Her responsibilities include organising and overseeing PJA events and working on commercial and sponsorship opportunities. In addition, she is responsible for the development of and the day-to-day updating of the PJA website and also administers the Jockeys’ fuel card and badge schemes.