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newsdesk@leisuremedia.com Star Trac bolsters its enterprise
Fitness equipment manufacturer Star Trac has placed its EMEA operations in a safe pair of hands by hiring industry veteran Peter Rigg as director of key accounts for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Rigg will be in charge of driving sales
throughout his territory by securing new key account business, nurturing existing relationships and continuing to build awareness of Star Trac as a full-service provider. “I’m excited to join such a strong
and dedicated team who truly value the customer in everything they do,” says Rigg. “Star Trac is guided by visionary leadership with plans to bring innovative and inspirational products to market that complement the entire line of motivating cardio and strength equipment.” Rigg brings more than 25 years of fitness
industry experience, most recently holding key account and sales management roles with Physique Sports and Life Fitness UK. During his 15-year tenure with Life Fitness UK as key accounts director for Europe,
Rigg: ‘Invaluable’ experience in the EMEA region
Middle East and Africa, Rigg successfully managed the world’s largest commercial fitness contract for Fitness First, playing a key role in assisting its growth. “The experience Peter brings to Star Trac,
particularly with key accounts across this region, is invaluable,” says John Gamble, managing director of Star Trac EMEA.
Lamrabet looking forward to challenges
Star Trac has made further changes as part of its EMEA region sales push – alongside the appointment of Peter Rigg (above) – appointing Omar Lamrabet as Middle East account manager. Joining Star Trac from a seven-year stint in
the Middle East ops team of a global broadcast and media company, Dubai-based Lamrabet arrives with a strong grasp of the territory. A multi-linguist and qualified PT, Lamrabet
Lamrabet: Personal interest in the fitness sector
is eager to get started on tapping the region’s considerable potential. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Star Trac team,” he says. “I have a personal interest in the fitness industry and am looking forward to developing opportunities available in the Middle East.”
Todd: Experience in the NHS and education sector
Jordan Fitness welcomes HR manager Lucy Todd
Functional fitness specialist Jordan Fitness has appointed Lucy Todd as its new human resources manager, to oversee the business’ continued expansion. With over seven years’ HR experience,
taking in the NHS and education sector, Todd will head up recruitment, staff training and several other key areas. The University of Lincoln graduate says:
“Jordan Fitness has seen rapid growth and it’s exciting to be part of the journey.”
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OCL goes local for latest batch of leisure apprentices
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has recruited six new leisure operations apprentices from within the local area for its paid employment training programme. The 12-month formal training plan
provides a range of key qualifications and aims to combine these with relevant hands-on experience. Louise McGreal, head of human
resources at OCL, says the programme gives apprentices an “excellent chance of being recruited for a more permanent position within the company”. Since 2009, OCL has employed more than 35 apprentices across all sites.
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