Elizabeth Fretwell

Betsy joined the Las Vegas Grand Prix as COO in 2024. In that role she is responsible for overall management of LVGP operations including community and stakeholder relations, event and race operations and year round activation of the 300k sq-ft, Grand Prix Plaza. Betsy has over 30 years of experience working in leadership roles in both the public and private sectors in Southern Nevada. Her wide-ranging experiences as a public-sector CEO/City Manager and as a private sector executive notably position her to provide valuable leadership in a variety of settings. She has a unique understanding of the intersection of government and private sector activities. She is widely recognized as a business, community and civic leader and has served in a variety of leadership roles on non-profit boards in Southern Nevada and on State appointed committees. Fretwell is a published author in several professional journals and is a sought-after speaker, moderator, and panel participant. In 2023, Betsy established C4WARD STRATEGIES LTD, an independent consulting firm, specializing in management, government, and technology consulting, executive development, business development, program management and strategic advisory services. Betsy has expertise in executive city management of large municipal governments, government affairs, public sector business development, mergers and acquisitions, organizational development, strategic initiatives, and emerging technologies.