Darryl M. Kaplan

I lead teams to success in the global gaming, sports, technology and business world. As Senior Director, Information and Innovation for Standardbred Canada, the organization that oversees the majority of horse racing in Canada, we have: • built a technology platform that rivals any sport/wagering organization in Canada, providing data and information for gaming providers around the world; • assembled a sales team that is a true success in revenue generation across numerous platforms; • overseen a team of talented IT professionals, navigating complex statistical and wagering issues in Canada and beyond. As President of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, representing 40,000+ small businesses and 83 BIAs across the city, our team has: • launched the globally successful Digital Main Street program. First in Toronto, then throughout Ontario, and now exploring opportunities around the world; • built a strategic plan and vision for Main Street businesses in Toronto now being implemented. As Vice President of the Canadian National Exhibition, our team has: • helped develop a governance strategy for Canada's largest community event; • worked with the CNEA team to re-invigorate the CNE Foundation. As founder and chair of the Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area, our team has: • assembled a group of volunteers that have revitalized an area of Toronto, desperately in need; • raised hundreds of thousands in funding for the area, embarked on several capital initiatives, and dropped our vacancy rate to zero. If you want to speak to a public speaker, author, advocate, and leader in sports wagering, gaming, and economic development, contact me anytime!