WHO’S WHO
Rob Barker Blane Dodds
Representative for Representative for sport
industry suppliers and leisure trusts
Current role Current role
Business director – fi tness EMEA & Asia Pacifi c, Precor. CEO, North Lanarkshire Leisure.
Company information Company information
Precor is a supplier of quality fi tness equipment and North Lanarkshire Leisure (NLL) is a not-for-profi t
member entertainment systems. The company is part charitable trust that operates 15 major sport and leisure
of Amer Sports, a €1.8bn sporting goods supplier – facilities, 70 outdoor sports pavilions and 170 pitches, with
Precor’s sister brands include Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, an annual turnover of £14m. It’s a member of sporta.
Suunto and Mavic.
CV
CV Following private sector experience and starting my own
Prior to joining Precor 12 years ago, I worked for multi- web-based business, I entered the public sector in 2000
site local authority operators. In addition to my role as head of cultural and recreational services for North
at Precor, I am now chair of FEES (Forum for Exercise Lanarkshire Council.
Equipment Suppliers). Academic qualifi cations include a
BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Administration and a Personal information
marketing diploma. Married with two daughters, one of whom is a promising
junior tennis player, the other ranked in the world top 10 for
Personal information shopping! I enjoy playing golf and have a handicap of seven.
Married to Alexandra. I started competing in triathlons and
duathlons three years ago and am now on the GB team for Greatest ambition
my age group. I enjoy long workouts to keep in shape. To see my daughter win Wimbledon and to get my golf
handicap below fi ve.
Secret of my success
Working with the best people. Best piece of advice I’ve ever been given
If you act with honesty and integrity, nobody can criticise.
Best piece of advice I’ve ever been given
Treat people as you would like to be treated yourself. People might be surprised to know that...
I was ranked number two in Scotland at tennis in 1990–91
People might be surprised to know that... and played against both Vitas Gerulaitis and Tim Henman. I
I had a speaking part in Neighbours! am also a campanologist – I ring the bells at my local church!
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