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Matrix bolsters UK sales force
Health and fitness equipment supplier Matrix Fitness is strengthening its sales force with a series of high-profile appointments intended to kickstart a UK business expansion. The recent recruitment drive sees former
Cuthbert aims to develop UK sales
Pavigym appoints new UK sales director
Sports and health club flooring specialist Pavigym has recruited Alan Cuthbert as its new UK sales director. Based in Cheshire, Cuthbert will use his
20+ years of experience in the health and fitness industry to drive UK sales, managing the business nationwide and working with existing distributors of Pavigym products. Prior to his appointment at Spain-based
Pavigym, Cuthbert’s roles included 10 years as MD of an audiovisual company, as well as regional sales manager for a company that made and distributed play equipment. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=j3T3t
SportsArt Fitness UK MD Alan Ellis join the key accounts team, while Adie Meyer and Chris Maule have both made the move from Precor to become regional sales heads. Ellis will hold the role of strategic account manager, responsible for developing new business channels. With over 15 years’ experience in the health and fitness industry, Ellis previously spent eight years with Cybex International, most recently in the role of national key accounts manager. Meyer arrives as head of sales for the north
and, together with Maule (head of sales – Scotland and Ireland), will be focused on building and maintaining regional relationships, and developing new opportunities. Meyer brings experience at management, operational and sales levels, having worked at Bannatyne’s, JJB Sports (now DW Fitness), Marriott Hotels and Dragons Health Clubs (now LA fitness) over the past 17 years. Prior to joining Matrix, Meyer held a dual role at Precor, operating as UK sales specialist for Preva Networked Fitness, as well as managing key accounts. Meanwhile, Maule brings nearly 20 years’ experience from a career that has seen him managing Bannatyne’s clubs and driving sales for brands including Power Plate, Inspirit and most recently Precor, where he worked as account manager for Scotland.
New head of sales for the north Adie Meyer Matrix Fitness managing director Jon
Johnston welcomed the new recruits and said they would play an important role in driving the business forward. “All
three of these individuals have
demonstrated expertise in their previous roles, and bring valuable experience and knowledge to our wider team, reinforcing our operational excellence and supporting the continued growth of the Matrix Fitness brand,” he added. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=j5f8p
Brewster to chair IHRSA board (from left) Rufus, Boyd and Thomson
Focus Training makes triple tutor appointment
Fitness industry qualifications provider Focus Training has made a triple acquisition to bolster its student support team. Sarah Boyd, Becky Thomson and Zoey
Rufus – all experienced personal trainers with knowledge and expertise across a wide range of disciplines – have become part of the telephone-based advisory service. The trio will be advising and guiding students throughout their training, ensuring that modules and workshops are completed on time and that students always have access to professional advice. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=q8E2c
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The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its board and appointed existing member Robert Brewster as chair, having been elected to the board in 2011. Brewster – who is president of the The Alaska Club, a network of 18 facilities based in Anchorage, Alaska, US – will chair the IHRSA board of directors for the 2014/15 term. “My primary priority is to engage as many
clubs, worldwide, in IHRSA as possible, by communicating the value of membership and the importance of a strong association,” he says. The IHRSA board also welcomes three
newly-elected members who will serve four- year terms. These are Brazilian swimming gym operator and former Olympic medallist Gustavo Borges; Derek Gallup, senior VP of Fitness & Retail for NeV fitness brands including Crunch and UFC Gym; and the founder of Stafford Hills Club, Jim Zupancic. Details:
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Robert Brewster will act as the chair of IHRSA for the 2014/15 term of office
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