Churchill Downs names Eric Thomson SVP of marketing and partnerships
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Churchill Downs Incorporated has appointed Eric Thomson as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships. Thomson, formerly SVP Global Marketing for Pernod Ricard's North American whiskey business, will oversee marketing, brand strategy, partnerships, sponsorships, licensing, and creative services for Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Kentucky Derby. His role focuses on extending brand presence year-round and supporting the Thoroughbred Championship Series.
- CDI named Eric Thomson senior vice president of marketing and partnerships for Churchill Downs Racetrack. * Role covers marketing, brand strategy, partnerships, sponsorships, licensing, creative services for Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. * Thomson joins from Pernod Ricard, most recently SVP global marketing for its North American whiskey business. * Earlier, he served as global chief marketing officer for Pernod Ricard Winemakers, overseeing brand strategy across 60+ countries. * Focus includes extending the Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby brands year-round, supporting the Thoroughbred Championship Series. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. CDI - Churchill Downs Incorporated published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here