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PEOPLE NEWS

Michael Indursky is to

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become president of Steiner Leisure Limited's recently acquired Bliss World Holdings, Inc (Bliss). He will be responsible for the worldwide operations of both the Bliss and Remède brands. Indursky's most recent position prior to joining Bliss was as the chief marketing and strategic offi cer of Burt's Bees, Inc, a manufacturer of natural personal care products. He has also held leadership roles with both L'Oreal USA and Unilever Cosmetics. Hospitality operator

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Whitbread has announced that easyJet chief executive Andy Harrison has been appointed to lead the company when Alan Parker retires later this year. Harrison will join the group – operator of the Costa Coffee and Premier Inn chains – as chief executive designate on 1 September in order to succeed Parker, who will step down on 25 November. Drayton Manor theme park

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in Staffordshire has appointed a new park operations manager. David Bromilow, who began his career at Blackpool Pleasure Beach before working for Magic Harbour theme park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US and then as a consultant, most recently worked for insurance company SLE Worldwide as risk control manager. ABode Chester has appointed

its management team. A seven-strong team will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the 80-bedroom hotel and includes general manager Faye Kelly; fi nance controller Neil Parker; front of house manager Elle Britton; and night manager Matthew Orr. The team is completed by Matthew Courtneidge (events manager); Stephanie Morgan (reception manager); and Moira Smith (head housekeeper).

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LEISURE LADDER

Pocket PT

The online training system provides personal fi tness programmes, progress track- ing, exercise instructions and advice on nutrition through downloadable videos

director

DAN NEWMAN

How did you get to this point in your career?

I was a martial artist and was intent on becoming a personal trainer. I worked for Fitness First as a sales manager and recognised the value of the experience of being a gym manager. I took the opportuni- ties that were presented to me and ran my own health club P&L as a general manager for a year before returning to be a freelance personal trainer. We built the Pocket PT system while I was personal training and took it to investors.

What is your day to day role?

I steer the Pocket PT product in relation to the fi tness industry

network co-ordinator

BEN WATERS

How did you get to this point in your career?

In a very roundabout way indeed! I started out as an actor in various fi lm, stage and television productions and fi tness was just a hobby. It wasn’t until I started to train as a stunt performer that I decided to do a YMCAfi t course and get qualifi ed to train people.

What is your day to day role?

My day to day role varies quite a bit but mostly training and supporting the PTs on the system, showing them how to set up their profi les and using the low admin features on the site to get the most out of the

time they put into Pocket PT.

What are the advantages of working in the leisure sector?

There are some fantastic individuals out there with their clients’ welfare in the forefront of their minds. When you have a client say "did you know you’ve totally changed my life for the better?”, you realise how deeply you can effect change in people’s lives. It sounds cheesy, but in this industry you can make a big difference in people’s lives

What are your ambitions?

I want to make Pocket PT THE online training system for personal trainers of any level.

What will your next move be?

Read Leisure Opportunities online www.leisureopportunities.com/digital

and our three client groups - clubs, trainers and site members/clients.

What has been the high point of your career so far?

My current role. The fi tness industry has been light years behind in its use of media and new technology. It has the brands and the channels but has not escaped the limited demographic of those not intimidated by exercising in a health club. I'm proud, as a fi tness professional and business person, to be involved with driving change of that scale through an industry.

How would you describe yourself?

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I would say I am positive, determined and analytical.

How would your critics describe you?

Perfectionist, control freak, optimistic and passionate.

Any advice for up and coming management?

It's about three things – your fi nancial track record, your people skills and going the extra mile.

To expand our National PT Network to Europe and worldwide, keep improving the site for trainers and clients and explore social networking sites.

What do you do in your leisure time?

The irony of a lack of leisure time in the leisure industry is not lost on me! I like the outdoors; climbing, camping, trekking – that sort of thing.

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