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IN BRIEF John Glenn is the new Chief Operating Officer at GWB Entertainment Pty Ltd. The Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has announced that, after three decades with the business, the NSW/ACT General Manager, David Hatch has left the training organisation, to be succeeded by former AIF Graduate Simon McDonald. Tony Henderson has taken on the role of Chief Executive at Dragon Boats NSW. Darren Hewitt is the new Franchise Development Manager at 12RND Fitness. Cricket Australia has announced the appointment of Nick Hockley as its Chief Executive on a permanent basis. Husain Al-Musallam of Kuwait has been elected to replace Julio Maglione as President of aquatic sports’ world governing body FINA. Harry Konstantinou has taken on a new role as Director at Chain Collective Group Pty Ltd. Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive, Andrew Leslie’s commitment to innovation has been recognised by being awarded the prestigious C.K Doig Leadership Award at the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards. INTIX has welcomed Glen McGoldrick as its Board Chair and two new staff members - Bridget Kovacevic and Emma Williams to the Melbourne team. The Y Victoria has welcomed a new Chair of the Board, Dr Lindsay McMillan. Federal Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has announced the appointment of businessman and administrator Grant O’Brien as the new Chairperson for the Australian Sports Foundation. Tourism Tropical North Queensland has appointed Experience Co Chief Executive, John O’Sullivan to their Board of Directors. Power Plate has announced the appointment of Perth-based John Polley - the 2019 Exercise Association of NZ Educator of the Year - as its brand Ambassador. Following her success as Hamilton City Council’s Central City Place Manager, Lucy Ryan had been named as the new Director of the internationally acclaimed Hamilton Gardens - stepping into the role following the retirement of Dr Peter Sergel last year. Netball Queensland has announced the appointment of Grace Sarra into the newly created role of Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Advisor. The Wellington Regional Stadium Trust, operators of the New Zealand capital’s Sky Stadium, has announced the appointment of Rachel Taulelei as Chair. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has appointed Allan Wainwright to the new role of Wanaka Area Recreation Manager. Stadiums Queensland, which manages Queensland’s $1.2 billion stadia portfolio, has appointed three new board members - John Warn, Peter Hyland and Sharon Finnan-White.
Technogym updates digital resources to aid restart of fitness clubs Looking to back fitness clubs around the world in encouraging members returning to their facilities, Technogym has released the latest edition of its digital ecosystem - the Mywellness 6.0 and Technogym App - to support fitness operators and educate end-users. For over 20 years, Technogym has been developing its digital ecosystem of software, content, smart equipment and services, and with the launch of Mywellness 6.0 and Technogym App it aims to tap into consumers and members’ rising levels of digital awareness, gained through the Coronavirus pandemic and gym closure/restrictions over the past 15 months. Explaining the technology, a Technogym spokesperson advises “the development of digital fitness represents a great opportunity for fitness clubs in the post-Covid era. Many people who were unable to go to the gym during the lockdown, trained at home, kept being active and are now ready and eager to return to the gym. “Moreover, those who first approached exercise digitally, during the pandemic now have the opportunity to fully enjoy their training experience, as only a professional fitness club can allow. On the other hand, those who stopped training during the lockdown are now more resistant to return to the gym. “The future fitness business model will be hybrid: people will work out at home and at the gym, in the same way that they go to a restaurant and use a home delivery service. In this new scenario, digital will allow clubs to ride the wave of change as an opportunity.” Technogym as the official and exclusive supplier of fitness equipment and digital technologies for the athletes’ training and preparation during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has equipped 25 training centres with over 1500 pieces of equipment. Contact 1800 615 440, E: info.au@technogym.com, www.technogym.com
Swimming Australia has appointed Paralympic gold medallist, Annabelle Williams to its Board of Directors - replacing outgoing Director Greg Hartung. Blaise Witnish has taken on a new role as Chief Growth & Innovation Officer at Funlab Pty Ltd. Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has appointed Ivan Wong Chi-fai, a former Managing Director of the now defunct UA cinema chain, as its new Chief Executive. Sport and entertainment agency Gemba has appointed experienced strategy, technology and data executive Mark Zucco as its new Divisional Manager - Data and Analytics.
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