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Cobbold new Pure Gym CEO Branch says it’s a dream to go it alone
Branch leaves Premier to start new consultancy
Victoria Branch, the former Premier Training International global marketing director, has left the company to start up her own consultancy – VB Marketing. Branch, who is a Certified Practicing
Marketer and holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing), has been working as a specialist within leisure since 2001. She headed up the marketing division for 1Life before joining Premier in 2010. The new firm specialises in supporting
the overhaul of marketing strategies, project management and social media. Details:
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Pure Gym has recruited Humphrey Cobbold to be the chain’s new CEO, with current incumbent and company founder Peter Roberts to assume the role of executive chair. Cobbold, who is the former CEO of online cycling retailer Wiggle, will oversee operations and drive the company’s continued expansion. There are now more than half a million member visits to Pure Gym facilities every week, with plans to open 40 new sites in 2015. Roberts, who launched the chain in 2009,
commented that it is a major coup to land someone with Cobbold’s talent, and expressed excitement at working with him in his new role as executive chair. “Attracting someone of his calibre is a testament to the business we have built and its future prospects,” said Roberts. The 50-year-old Cobbold, who is 19 years
Roberts’ junior, will be expected to capitalise on the momentum of the UK’s 18th fastest- growing private business. “I have watched Pure Gym’s progress with interest, both as a fitness enthusiast and businessman,” said
Cobbold. “Pure Gym has fundamentally changed the gym landscape in the UK and in turn become the largest operator in the country. I’m delighted to be joining one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies with significant further expansion opportunities.” Details:
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Peter Roberts (left) and Humphrey Cobbold Bannatyne shake-up sees new recruits
It’s all change at The Bannatyne Group, where just days after HCM revealed Justin Musgrove to be the new MD, Ken Campling was appointed finance director of the group’s gym arm, Bannatyne Fitness.
Burt joined WLCT over a decade ago
Pete Burt appointed new MD of WLCT
Leisure provider Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) has appointed Pete Burt as its new managing director. Burt, who joined WLCT in 2004, assumes
the role as current chief executive Stuart Murray retires at the end of March. Having recently worked as WLCT’s
executive director of business development – with a focus on growing and enhancing the company’s health and wellbeing services – Burt is well-placed to drive the business forward. He previously worked for utilities giants such as Centrica and Scottish Power. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=u2U9w
The latest personnel change comes as The Bannatyne Group deals with the fallout from the recent arrest of its then director of finance, Christopher Watson. He is being investigated over an alleged multi-million pound fraud and remains on police bail. Meanwhile, The Northern Echo reported that
Ken Campling is the latest new name to join the chain
the group’s former CEO Nigel Armstrong was also arrested on suspicion of fraud as part of the investigation. Armstrong, who Duncan Bannatyne once described as “the most important person working for the company”, was released on bail pending further inquiries. The new appointee Campling is an
experienced accountant who brings a strong retail background to the role. He has overseen growth at brands including Williams Music and the Clinkard Group, while most recently he was head of finance at Delima Limited, part of the Sports Direct Group.“Having worked for Sir Tom Hunter and Mike Ashley, I’m
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well-trained to be able to work for a Dragons Den entrepreneur,” said Campling. “Duncan and the management team have
made me very welcome and I’m looking forward to a very positive future.” Bannatyne Fitness – the health club chain
started by Duncan Bannatyne in 1997 – now comprises more than 60 clubs across the UK, with many also featuring a spa. Duncan Bannatyne added: “Ken is well
versed in the consumer sector and has an excellent track record of delivering profits, managing acquisitions and growth, and streamlining and improving accounting systems. He will be an excellent addition.” Details:
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