Members elect industry leaders to the Fitness Australia Board
The Members of Fitness Australia have elected leading industry representatives, Kristen Green, Justin McDonell and Andrew Simmons to the Board of Directors of Fitness Australia.
“The calibre of candidates nominated was impressive. We welcome the three successful nominees to this important role,” said Fitness Australia CEO, Lauretta Stace.
Kristen, Justin and Andrew will take office as a director for a three year term at the Annual General Meeting on 30 October 2015.
Kristen Green, General Manager of Aquafit | Kristen is a recognised thought leader in the fitness industry with over 24 years’ experience across various leadership and operational roles.
She is currently the General Manager of Aquafit, a multi-award winning fitness and leisure centre in Sydney. Kristen’s personal vision for the fitness industry aligns with Fitness Australia’s strategic objectives of capacity building; broadening the reach of the industry; knowledge leadership through research; advocacy & connection and building a Quality Framework.
Kristen has tertiary qualifications in exercise and sports science and is currently undertaking an MBA at Wollongong University.
Justin McDonell, Chairman of Anytime Fitness | Justin is the Co-Founder & Chairman of Anytime Fitness Australia, bringing the successful franchise group to Australia in 2008. This role means Justin is regularly travelling across many parts of Australia, the USA and UK. Justin has over 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry in a range of facilities, including small owner operated, family owned and larger chains.
Justin has a passion of developing business and believes we all need to work towards making sure more of the general community is exercising to enjoy the benefits that the products and services the fitness industry can deliver.
Justin is a director of Anytime Fitness in the United Kingdom and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Andrew Simmons, Director of Vision Personal Training | Andrew is a Director and CEO of Vision Personal Training, a highly successful network of 50 personal training studios around Australia. He has over 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry and brings a broad range of experience to the Board, as well as the passion and commitment to drive and achieve positive change. Andrew has a Bachelor of Sport Science and a Certificate IV in Fitness. He was inducted onto the Industry Roll of Honour in 2013.
For enquiries, contact Lauretta Stace, Chief Executive Officer e. Lauretta.stace@fitness.org.au P. (02) 8036 0601
Justin is the Managing Director of Active Management, which he began January 2004. He offers coaching to businesses worldwide in everything from start up and design to marketing and sales systems. Justin also facilitates four Australian and New Zealand ‘fitness industry roundtables’ events, which allows him to see a huge cross section of business models.