The Gym Group announces Emma Woods as next Senior Independent Director

– UK, Guildford –  The Gym Group plc (LON: GYM), the nationwide operator of 186 low-cost gyms, today announced that independent non-executive director Emma Woods will be appointed to the role of Senior Independent Director with effect from the date of the next AGM, succeeding Paul Gilbert who will retire at the AGM in May

In addition the company also announced changes to roles and responsibilities of certain of our non-Executive Directors that will take place with effect from the next AGM:

  • David Kelly will be appointed chair of the Audit & Risk Committee;
  • Emma Woods will be appointed chair of the Remuneration Committee;
  • Rio Ferdinand will join the Remuneration Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Health & Safety and Wellbeing Committee;
  • Wais Shaifta will join the Audit & Risk Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Health & Safety and Wellbeing Committee.

“The Board is committed to ensuring that the Company maintains high standards of corporate governance with orderly succession and rotation of Board roles and responsibilities. These changes take into account our Non-Executive Directors’ skills, knowledge and experience and their enthusiasm to carry new responsibilities for the next stage of growth at The Gym.” said Board Chair, Penny Hughes.

For more information : https://www.thegymgroup.com/

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