GYM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the Board of Directors
Ann-marie joined the Company in April 2018 as Director of People and Development and was appointed as Chief People Officer in January 2021. Ann-marie was subsequently appointed as Chief Operating Officer in February 2022.
Ann-marie has held over 15 years experience across a variety of senior Human Resources roles, particularly in the travel and retail industries. Prior to joining the Gym Group, Ann-marie was Group Human Resources Director at New Look Retailers.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Chief Development and Sustainability Officer
David joined The Gym Group in April 2013 and is critical to the accelerated rollout of growing the estate. David was previously the Head of Development at Central England Co-operative.
In 2021 David was promoted to Chief Development and Sustainability Officer and is responsible for designing, implementing and leading our sustainability strategy. David acts as an ambassador for sustainability both internally and externally. He has stayed abreast of changes in regulation and ensures that the business is well positioned to meet its designated regional sustainability reporting and disclosure obligations as well as wider corporate targets.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Non - Executive Director
Elaine is a highly experienced financial professional and Audit Chair. She is Chair of the Audit Committee and Non-Executive Director of On the Beach Group Plc, and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee and Non-Executive Director of SThree plc. She was formerly a Non-Executive Director of Studio Retail Group PLC. Elaine was previously a Partner at Ernst & Young and is a Chartered Accountant.
Job Titles:
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
Emily is the Gym Group's Chief Marketing Officer. Emily joined TGG as Group Brand & Marketing Director in October 2021 and was promoted to CMO in November 2022. Emily was formerly Brand Director for Beats by Dr. Dre, at Apple, and prior to that held marketing roles at Red Bull and Fallon, responsible for brand, social media, creative, campaign & retail marketing.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Senior Independent Non - Executive Director
Emma has wide-ranging marketing experience within the FMCG and leisure sector.
Emma is the non-executive Chair of Tortilla Mexican Grill plc and a Non-Executive Director of Great Portland Estates plc.
Emma was the former CEO of Wagamama and previously held Marketing Director roles at Merlin Entertainments plc, Pizza Express and Unilever.
John founded The Gym Group in 2007 and has over 20 years' experience in the health and fitness industry.
John launched Dragons Health Club plc in 1991, before its flotation on AIM in 1997 and sale to Crown Sports plc in 2000.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Board of Directors
Luke is the Chief Financial Officer and joined us in October 2022. Luke was formerly Group CFO of Nando's Group Holdings Limited, the global restaurant business, which he joined in 2017. Prior to this, he held various finance roles at SSP plc, including CFO of the UK and US businesses and Group Corporate Finance Director, culminating as Group Financial Controller. Luke is a qualified accountant.
Job Titles:
- Chief Technology Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
Milan joined The Gym Group in March 2023 to lead the Tech and Product function of the group. Prior to joining TGG, Milan led a global e-commerce technology team at TUI Group and also brings a wealth of technology leadership and digital product delivery experience from several industries including telecoms, media, and financial services.
During his career, Milan led and successfully delivered several large-scale technology and business transformation initiatives as well as numerous market-leading innovations and services. Milan is passionate about building and growing high-performing teams and organisations, creating real business advantage through technology, and helping organisations to grow business agility.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Director of Strategy & Corporate Development
- Group 's Director of Strategy & Corporate Development
Nick is The Gym Group's Director of Strategy & Corporate Development. Nick joined TGG in November 2021 and was formerly Associate Partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants and MD at The Restaurant Group plc, focused on building a food delivery business and major transformation projects. Nick brings his expertise in growth strategy, M&A, business development and change in the Consumer and Leisure space to the Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Non - Executive Director
Richard is an experienced corporate financier, having spent 32 years at Lazard. Currently Richard is a Partner at Fulcrum Advisory Partners LLP, an independent advisory firm, and a Senior Advisor to Blantyre Capital. Richard is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Non - Executive Director
- Managing Director for Premier Inn
Simon is Managing Director for Premier Inn and Restaurants, UK and Global Commercial Director at Whitbread, and has led the UK business for Premier Inn and Whitbread's portfolio of restaurant brands since 2016.
Prior to his current role, Simon was Marketing and Strategy Director for Premier Inn, with accountability for driving the commercial and marketing agenda for the brand. Before joining Whitbread in 2012, Simon had over 15 years' experience as a strategy consultant, working with a variety of clients across the retail and hospitality industry, latterly as a partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Non - Executive Director
Wais has gathered substantial e-commerce expertise from a number of leading online businesses. As the former CEO at Push Doctor, one of the leading digital healthcare companies in Europe, Wais worked in partnership with the NHS to connect thousands of patients each week with clinicians. Before joining Push Doctor, Wais was Director of Global Operations at Treatwell, and prior to that was International Operations Director at Just Eat.
Job Titles:
- CFO
- Chief Executive Officer
- COO
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Members of the Executive Committee
Will Orr, CEO, Luke Tait, CFO and Ann-marie Murphy, COO are also members of the Executive Committee, and their bios can be found on the Board of Directors page.
Will Orr is the Chief Executive Officer and joined us in September 2023. Will was formerly MD of Times Media Limited, publisher of the Times and Sunday Times, and previously held Managing Director roles for RAC and British Gas (Centrica Plc).
Will brings significant experience developing and delivering sustainable customer growth strategies (including pricing, proposition, digital marketing and retention strategies) as well as operational expertise in ‘people intensive' business where customer experience is critical. Will is a Fellow of the Marketing Society and has an MBA from London University.