The position has been vacant for three months following the resignation of John Shepherd.
BRC Chairman Neville Bell said 16 members had shown interest in the position with a final selection process involving four applicants.
He said Ms Creaton had a background in risk management and was a regular racegoer since moving from Melbourne four years ago.
“Jennifer has worked in the financial service industry for nearly 20 years and currently works in a senior risk role,” Bell said.
He said she also had a background in hospitality and events organisation as well as being a racehorse owner.
Credit: AAP