Aidan Butler

Chief Strategy Officer & Acting Executive Director, California Racing Operations

The Stronach Group Racing and Gaming

Miami, FL, USA

Biography

Aidan Butler is Chief Stategy Officer of The Stronach Group, where his responsibilities lie with the Racing & Gaming arm and Acting Executive Director of California Racing Operations within the firm.

He is also CEO of GuardLab, Inc., which he co-founded in 2013, a sports technology company that creates custom made mouthguards by using 3D scanning and £D printing technologies.

Previously, Aidan was the Managing Director at Gilberts LLP, a leading intellectual property law firm, where he was responsible for running its United States operations in New York City.

Aidan has extensive knowledge in owning and running multiple companies and his expertise has been utilized by numerous organizations in North America and Europe.

Aidan Butler’s Newsfeed

LA Times

Questions and answers with Santa Anita’s new racing boss, Aidan Butler

Aidan Butler, 42, is the new acting executive director of California racing for the Stronach Group, which owns and operates Santa Anita Park. The thoroughbred race track is set to open its fall meeting on Friday, a schedule which will conclude with the Breeders’ Cup, Nov. 1-2.

TSG Names Butler Acting Executive Director in CA

The Stronach Group today announced that Chief Strategy Officer Aidan Butler - a longtime technology, horseracing and gaming executive who spearheaded reforms at Santa Anita Park during its Winter meet - will additionally serve as Acting Executive Director of California Racing Operations. "Aidan has played a critical role as we have advocated for changes that redefine our sport for the better," said Belinda Stronach, Chairman and President of The Stronach Group.

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Aidan Butler’s Background

The Stronach Group Racing and Gaming

Chief Strategy Officer & Acting Executive Director, California Racing Operations

Dec 2018 - Present

Miami, FL, USA

The Stronach Group (TSG) encompasses five distinct business areas that are inter-related & supportive of each other, enabling TSG to be the United States' most dominant player in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry, with worldwide business relations.

GuardLab

CEO

Dec 2014 - Present

New York, NY, USA

GuardLab is a revolutionary custom mouthguard company that utilizes 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies to effectively reduce the risk of injury from impact, maximize athletic performance and improve sleep for athletes.

Gilbert's New York

Managing Director

Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

New York, NY, USA

Gilbert's LLP is a law firm specializing in intellectual property services for entrepreneurs and established firms in innovative fields.

Gilbert's LLP

Managing Director

Jun 2011 - Sep 2012

Toronto, CA

Gilbert's LLP is an agile, energetic law firm with an astonishing track record. The firm's history is rooted in advocacy, regulatory negotiations, government relations, and 'bet the company' intellectual property challenges, across borders.

Gilbert's LLP

Director of Security and Information Technology

Oct 2009 - Jun 2011

New York, NY, USA

Pelime.com Inc

Director

2007 - 2009

New York, NY, USA

Pelime is an online community for creative professionals. It is a network for internationals working in: Style & Fashion, Fine Art, Sound & Music, Film & Television, Digital & Interactive, Publicity & Advertising, Theatre & Dance, Architecture & Interiors, Industrial & Product Design, Literature & Journalism, Food & Beverage, Photography and Philanthropy & Environment.

NT4S Ltd

Managing Director

Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

New York, NY, USA

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Other Business Interests

A R Butler Consulting

Managing Director

Jun 2015 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Aidan Butler’s Education

RSA Academy Arrow Vale