Ross Birkett joins Tattersalls Online as Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Ross Birkett has joined Tattersalls, Europe’s leading bloodstock auctioneers, in the role of Online Sales & Marketing Coordinator.

 

Born and raised in Newmarket, Ross grew up in the racing yard of his trainer mother, Julia Feilden, before graduating with a degree in Journalism from the University of Brighton.

After three seasons spent in Dubai as a Producer/Presenter for the Dubai Racing Channel, Ross spent another stint abroad in Sydney, Australia with trainer Gai Waterhouse as part of winning the Alex Scott Memorial Scholarship. Most recently, Ross has acted as Assistant Trainer to Julia Feilden alongside working as a jockey’s agent and as a rostrum spotter for Tattersalls on sales days. Ross also rides as an amateur jockey and has been crowned Champion Amateur Jockey three times.

 

Commenting on the appointment, Tattersalls Online Sales Executive Katherine Sheridan said:

 

“We are delighted to welcome Ross to Tattersalls and believe he will be a tremendous asset to the team. Tattersalls Online has established itself as Europe’s leading online sales platform with the monthly sales going from strength to strength, attracting worldwide participation and support. Ross brings a wealth of experience to this role and we believe he will be a great addition as we continue to develop and grow the Tattersalls Online platform.”

 

Ross Birkett said of his new role:


"It's a great honour to join the Tattersalls team on a full-time basis having worked for the organisation on sales days for many years. The Tattersalls Online platform has continued to grow since its inception and along with Katherine Sheridan, I look forward to working and developing it further."