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new distribution role for cfm’s dave wright
TOM WALKER
Dave Wright, CEO of Creative Fitness Marketing, has taken on a new role as global distributor of MYZONE (see p51). Suunto has taken the decision to focus
on the diving and outdoor markets going forward; following this decision, the fi tness solution soſt ware formerly distributed by Suunto will be developed and distributed exclusively by MYZONE, although it will still be supported by Suunto heart rate belts and watches. MYZONE has also taken on the support of existing clients.
TOM WALKER
Fitness equipment supplier Life Fitness has announced that Frank van de Ven will assume the role of vice president for the company’s international business unit. Van de Ven has overseen
the company’s international business in an interim capacity since April 2010. In his 15-year career with
Life Fitness, van de Ven has held positions on both the business and marketing sides of operations. Prior to his role with the international business unit, van de Ven served as vice president of the company’s EMEA region, overseeing it from 2008 to 2010. He came to Life Fitness as marketing
NEWS life fi tness confi rms de ven role
Frank van de Ven is vice president of the international business unit “Frank has intimate knowledge of the
director in 1996, where he supported the Benelux region – Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Taylor previously worked at LA Fitness
tag appoints jane taylor as operations manager
TOM WALKER
TAG, the charity that focuses on training disadvantaged 18- to 24-year-old jobseekers for employment, has appointed Jane Taylor as operations manager. Prior to joining TAG, Taylor played a key
role within LA Fitness’s business services team. She will be responsible for managing the delivery of the TAG programme. Commenting on her appointment, Fred
Turok, founder and president of TAG, says: “Jane’s appointment is crucial to the future success of TAG.”
precor adds dearling to UK sales team
TOM WALKER
Following a number of recent promotions, supplier Precor has announced that Andrew Dearling has joined the sales team as regional sales consultant for the Southern region. Prior to joining Precor, Dearling was sales manager of a sports nutrition manufacturer in South Africa and ran his own fi nance and insurance business. A new recruit to the equipment supply
sector of the fi tness industry, Dearling has more than 15 years of sales experience.
16 boa completes sport engagement team TOM WALKER
The Br i t i sh Olympic Association (BOA) has announced that the line-up of its sports engagement team is now complete, following the appointment of seven new members. Launched in October, the
team is led by head of summer sport engagement Tanya Crook, who is supported by five full-time summer sport engagement managers (SEMs). T e full-time SEMs will be based at the BOA, while three other part-time SEMs are based at the headquarters of their respective sports. The sport engagement team includes four Team GB Olympians. Paul Ford, Mahdi Choudhury and Jude Ford have joined the team as full-time SEMs while
Life Fitness global customer base and will be a strong international leader who will guide our company towards expanding its global footprint,” says Chris Clawson, president of Life Fitness.
Tanya Crook (above leſt ) and Georgina Harland are on the BOA team
Alison Wyeth, Doug Dailey and Sylvia Armiger will act as sport-specifi c SEMs. Amy Terriere has moved from the Olympic Operations team to become project manager of summer sports engagement. Other members already include Georgina Harland and Bernie Cotton.
leisure-net solutions strengthens team TOM WALKER
Leisure-net Solutions has expanded its team. Helen Falco has joined the company to provide administrative support, while Carrie Stroud has joined to take on the role of Quest administrator.
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T ree existing staff have also new roles.
Sarah Forster is now responsible for all Customer Insight elements; Alison Dack is NBS co-ordinator and continues to manage all face-to-face surveys; and Sarah Gilvey is now the main contact for all fi nancial matters.
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