John Treharne hands over the reins at The Gym Group
30 May 2018 . BY Tom Walker
Treharne has led the Company through its first 10 years / The Gym Group
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, will step down from his role as CEO in September.
The surprise announcement was made this morning (30 May) by the company's board.
Treharne has led the Company through its first 10 years, growing the portfolio from a single gym in Hounslow to 133 gyms today.
In a statement, the board said Treharne is stepping down to "leave more time for his family and personal interests".
"John will remain on the board as founder director, continuing to provide the benefit of his immense network and experience across the sector with a focus on nurturing culture and entrepreneurial activity," the statement said.
Treharne will be replaced by Richard Darwin, currently the company’s chief financial officer.
Darwin joined The Gym Group prior to the Company’s IPO in 2015 and has worked closely with Treharne in delivering the group's rapid profit growth and site expansion. The company has begun the process to appoint a new CFO.
Penny Hughes, The Gym Group's chair, said: “On behalf of the entire Gym Group team, I would like to acknowledge John’s extraordinary achievement in pioneering the low cost fitness model and developing The Gym Group into the fastest growing company in the sector across Europe.
"His passion, vision and innovation have built a start-up into a market leader and provided access to fitness for all.
"We are all delighted that John will continue to contribute to the business which he founded and that The Gym will still benefit from his vast experience and knowledge.
“We are fortunate to have such an able successor for the CEO role in Richard Darwin. Richard has unrivalled experience and knowledge of both the multi-site leisure industry and the Company, having been instrumental in delivering and executing The Gym Group’s strategy with John since IPO.
"He is uniquely equipped to continue to drive The Gym Group along its planned growth trajectory and deliver its next exciting phase of development.”
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John Treharne hands over the reins at The Gym Group
30 May 2018 . BY Tom Walker
Treharne has led the Company through its first 10 years / The Gym Group
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, will step down from his role as CEO in September.
The surprise announcement was made this morning (30 May) by the company's board.
Treharne has led the Company through its first 10 years, growing the portfolio from a single gym in Hounslow to 133 gyms today.
In a statement, the board said Treharne is stepping down to "leave more time for his family and personal interests".
"John will remain on the board as founder director, continuing to provide the benefit of his immense network and experience across the sector with a focus on nurturing culture and entrepreneurial activity," the statement said.
Treharne will be replaced by Richard Darwin, currently the company’s chief financial officer.
Darwin joined The Gym Group prior to the Company’s IPO in 2015 and has worked closely with Treharne in delivering the group's rapid profit growth and site expansion. The company has begun the process to appoint a new CFO.
Penny Hughes, The Gym Group's chair, said: “On behalf of the entire Gym Group team, I would like to acknowledge John’s extraordinary achievement in pioneering the low cost fitness model and developing The Gym Group into the fastest growing company in the sector across Europe.
"His passion, vision and innovation have built a start-up into a market leader and provided access to fitness for all.
"We are all delighted that John will continue to contribute to the business which he founded and that The Gym will still benefit from his vast experience and knowledge.
“We are fortunate to have such an able successor for the CEO role in Richard Darwin. Richard has unrivalled experience and knowledge of both the multi-site leisure industry and the Company, having been instrumental in delivering and executing The Gym Group’s strategy with John since IPO.
"He is uniquely equipped to continue to drive The Gym Group along its planned growth trajectory and deliver its next exciting phase of development.”
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and
founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used as a
replacement for traditional weights on the fitness floor, rather than solely as circuit-based
machines.
Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users
to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world-renowned heart rate training biome through
their pre-owned Apple or Android smartwatch.
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded
the contract to design, supply and install three gyms for Team GB for the 2024 games in
Paris.
As Third Space unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon at the end of 2023 as part of its growth
development into suburban, residential locations, it also revealed a new state of the art
Reformer Pilates studio at the new site in response to members seeking a low-impact, full-
body workout for all abilities.