Aidan Butler is named president of 1/ST

Aidan Butler, formerly CEO of 1/ST Racing & Gaming, was named president of 1/ST.

1/ST said in a news release that the expansion of Butler’s role reflects and supports chairwoman and CEO Belinda Stronach’s mandate of continued growth of the company’s racing and gaming assets.

Stronach has held the role of president in addition to her position as chairwoman and CEO since the introduction of the 1/ST business in 2020. As president of 1/ST, Butler’s primary focus will be on innovation and diversification of the company’s wagering and gaming assets. He will work closely with the CEOs and leadership of the 1/ST Racing & Gaming, 1/ST Technology, 1/ST Content and 1/ST Experience businesses to drive growth and performance and to achieve strategic objectives.

Since September 2022, Butler has led 1/ST Racing & Gaming as CEO overseeing racing operations at 1/ST tracks and training centers while working to expand the company’s gaming footprint to capitalize on the future of sports wagering and gaming.

Craig Fravel, executive vice chairman of 1/ST Racing & Gaming, and Stephen Screnci, president of racing and business development for 1/ST Racing & Gaming, will assume responsibility for day-to-day racing and training operations.

Butler previously served as chief operating officer of 1/ST Racing and as chief strategy officer for The Stronach Group.