• 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.

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