Sport England trio retain positions Maria Miller, the secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport, has reappointed Clare Connor, Hanif Malik and Peter Rowley for second one-year terms as members of the Sport England board.
Connor, a former England cricket team captain, is currently head of England Women’s Cricket at the England & Wales Cricket Board.
In 2008, Connor was made a non-executive director of Sussex CCC and the following year became the first female member to sit on the International Cricket Council’s Cricket Committee. Connor was awarded an MBE in June 2004 and an OBE in February 2006, along with the men’s Ashes team.
Malik is the CEO of the Hamara Healthy Living Centre in Leeds and is a strong advocate for the third sector to provide individuals and community organisations with opportunities to play more sport and achieve excellence. Malik has also served on a number of strategic boards at a local and regional level.
Rowley currently holds the role of regional champion for community sport in the North East and holds a portfolio of non-executive appointments in community, public and private organisations. Rowley has developed strong associations with grassroots sports through his role as leader of a community-based financial institution.
The trio’s terms will run until 7 September 2014.
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Clare Connor will remain on the Sport England board
Owen made permanent secretary for DCMS The DCMS has appointed Sue Owen in the role of its new permanent secretary.
Owen is currently director general, strategy at the Department for Work and Pensions and has previously worked at the Department for International Development, the Treasury and the British Embassy in Washington.
“It’s a great honour to be asked to lead the DCMS,” says Owen. “The department has a big and exciting agenda to help Britain’s arts, sport, media, creative and tourism industries contribute to economic growth and quality of life, boosted by its responsibility for a society of tolerant diversity.”
Owen took up the role at the beginning of October, taking over from Jonathan Stephens.
As director general of strategy for the Department for Work and Pensions, Owen was in charge of welfare reform, pensions reform and social justice.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=R5h9U
Owen started her new role at the beginning of October
Blair appointed CEO of 24 Hour Fitness health clubs Elizabeth Blair has become president and CEO of US health club operator 24 Hour Fitness, taking over from Carl Liebert III.
Formerly the executive vice president, chief strategy officer and general counsel, she joined the company – which has more than 400 locations and four million members – in February.
“We are all excited that she has agreed to serve as chief executive officer, as we continue to grow 24 Hour Fitness as a dominant player in the health club industry in the United States,” says 24 Hour Fitness chair Kathleen Broderick.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=v9W5d
Kavanaugh named David Barton Gym president Kevin Kavanaugh has been named the new president of David Barton Gym in the US, following the departure of founder David Barton from the company.
Kavanaugh has been with the company for 14 years and previously served as executive vice president in charge of operations. “There is no-one who knows this company more thoroughly than Kevin, who is respected more by our staff, or who has a stronger commitment to our organisation,” says David Barton Gym CEO Howard Brodsky.
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Sport England trio retain positions Maria Miller, the secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport, has reappointed Clare Connor, Hanif Malik and Peter Rowley for second one-year terms as members of the Sport England board.
Connor, a former England cricket team captain, is currently head of England Women’s Cricket at the England & Wales Cricket Board.
In 2008, Connor was made a non-executive director of Sussex CCC and the following year became the first female member to sit on the International Cricket Council’s Cricket Committee. Connor was awarded an MBE in June 2004 and an OBE in February 2006, along with the men’s Ashes team.
Malik is the CEO of the Hamara Healthy Living Centre in Leeds and is a strong advocate for the third sector to provide individuals and community organisations with opportunities to play more sport and achieve excellence. Malik has also served on a number of strategic boards at a local and regional level.
Rowley currently holds the role of regional champion for community sport in the North East and holds a portfolio of non-executive appointments in community, public and private organisations. Rowley has developed strong associations with grassroots sports through his role as leader of a community-based financial institution.
The trio’s terms will run until 7 September 2014.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=Z6h2A
Clare Connor will remain on the Sport England board
Owen made permanent secretary for DCMS The DCMS has appointed Sue Owen in the role of its new permanent secretary.
Owen is currently director general, strategy at the Department for Work and Pensions and has previously worked at the Department for International Development, the Treasury and the British Embassy in Washington.
“It’s a great honour to be asked to lead the DCMS,” says Owen. “The department has a big and exciting agenda to help Britain’s arts, sport, media, creative and tourism industries contribute to economic growth and quality of life, boosted by its responsibility for a society of tolerant diversity.”
Owen took up the role at the beginning of October, taking over from Jonathan Stephens.
As director general of strategy for the Department for Work and Pensions, Owen was in charge of welfare reform, pensions reform and social justice.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=R5h9U
Owen started her new role at the beginning of October
Blair appointed CEO of 24 Hour Fitness health clubs Elizabeth Blair has become president and CEO of US health club operator 24 Hour Fitness, taking over from Carl Liebert III.
Formerly the executive vice president, chief strategy officer and general counsel, she joined the company – which has more than 400 locations and four million members – in February.
“We are all excited that she has agreed to serve as chief executive officer, as we continue to grow 24 Hour Fitness as a dominant player in the health club industry in the United States,” says 24 Hour Fitness chair Kathleen Broderick.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=v9W5d
Kavanaugh named David Barton Gym president Kevin Kavanaugh has been named the new president of David Barton Gym in the US, following the departure of founder David Barton from the company.
Kavanaugh has been with the company for 14 years and previously served as executive vice president in charge of operations. “There is no-one who knows this company more thoroughly than Kevin, who is respected more by our staff, or who has a stronger commitment to our organisation,” says David Barton Gym CEO Howard Brodsky.
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons
for joining a health club, while cost, time and motivation are the main reasons for leaving.
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20
million. The
Class A common stocks were repurchased and retired, using cash.
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it
had been notified on 7 May that the company is facing a legal challenge by the United States
Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8
Health
& Fitness, giving the company master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness in Germany.
Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in a bid to align
with the expectations of private equity investors as it considers de-listing.
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
per cent according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is
thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer.
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of
questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free
weights? Why? [more...]
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing
exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members. [more...]
