DAVID Burns has been appointed European Representative for Irish Thoroughbred Marketing. He previously held management roles at Rockfield Farm in Cork and Gerrardstown Stud in Meath.

In his new role Burns expects to be almost constantly travelling around the continent promoting upcoming Irish sales to existing clients and potential buyers. “I already have France, the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Eastern Europe in my diary,” he said.

ITM chief executive Charles O’Neill said: “David brings a level of knowledge and expertise which will be a great benefit to ITM and the many international visitors here from Europe.”