Belgravia Health and Fitness Executive Team leads a talented and dedicated team of people across its businesses.
Further information on the Executive Team is below.
CEO Belgravia Health and Fitness
Ian has over 25 years’ experience in running businesses both in Australia and internationally, including ExxonMobil (Mobil Oil Australia) where he managed the retail business, Mobil Quix and its 400 sites. With a wealth of experience in retailing and operations via multi-site locations and working with direct company operations, joint ventures and franchise, Ian’s retail and business experience is significant. Ian commenced with Genesis Health and Fitness in December 2012, expanding the direction to Belgravia Health and Fitness through the introduction of the new franchise offerings Coaching Zone and Ninja Parc.
Ian’s strength in strategy, mergers and acquisitions, as well as planning has enabled Belgravia Health and Fitness to deliver ongoing success to the business and its franchisees.
Group Manager People & Culture
Mark Maybury is an experienced commercial human resource professional passionate about challenging the traditional role of HR in business and the modern workforce.
After spending nearly a decade leading large operational and HR teams in retail, Mark joined the Belgravia Group on their mission to connect communities to wellness and leisure in June 2016 to drive our ambitious people and change agenda.
Mark knows greater connectivity and emerging technology is forcing organisations to reflect on their workforce strategies, innovate and adapt in response to shifting expectations and motivations of modern employees.
Mark partners with our executive team and operational leaders to drive aspirational programs focused on delivering business results through the engagement and development of our most important resource – our people!
General Manager Operations
Simon leads a team of operational experts across the Belgravia Health and Fitness Network and has 25 years’ experience in the commercial fitness industry.
Beginning his career as a personal trainer, Simon first joined Genesis Health and Fitness in 1997, working at its very first club in Ringwood before progressing his career into club management in 2001.
Simon has since run many successful clubs both within the Genesis Health and Fitness Network and numerous independent clubs and has been a previous owner of two large commercial clubs.
Since joining Belgravia Health and Fitness five years ago, Simon has worked in multi-site operational management roles, using his extensive sales and operational background to lead the company’s teams.
General Manager Business Systems
With nearly three decades of experience in the commercial health and fitness sector spanning three continents, Dave has traversed diverse environments, from privately owned standalone gyms to renowned international chains and luxury Health Clubs and Wellness Centres/Spas. Presently, Dave leads the Business Systems team at Belgravia Health and Fitness.
This team blends solution architecture with hands-on software configuration, leveraging extensive operational and commercial insights. With a significant understanding of industry dynamics, they champion the implementation of systemisation and automation strategies, driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and business intelligence. This approach facilitates the execution of stakeholder strategies across diverse divisions, fostering organisational synergy and sustainable growth
General Manager Marketing
Sharon is an energetic and passionate marketer with 15+years of experience. Her career expands over several industries including entertainment, theme parks & attractions, fitness, tourism, leisure and digital start-up brands. With a background in strategic marketing and brand partnerships, she is goal-oriented with the ability to change gears, fast and often.
Sharon has worked with multi-site locations throughout her career and is excited about working with brands to develop new and disruptive marketing strategies to support success in the marketplace.
A devoted and self-confessed lover of all things fitness, Sharon spent 10 years moonlighting as a fitness instructor before joining the Belgravia Group in 2019.
General Manager Sales
Magdalena has a diverse background and wealth of experience in both business and fitness; and has owned multiple companies, including startups, while concurrently studying her MBA.
The fitness industry is a lifestyle for Magdalena. She began as a successful personal trainer, she was then an award-winning club manager before moving into franchise sales with one of the largest international fitness groups.
As the Belgravia Health and Fitness General Manager Sales, Magdalena uses her expertise to help prospective franchisees achieve their dreams of owning their own successful and profitable fitness business.
General Manager Property and Projects
Andrew specialises in strategic leadership within the health, fitness, sport, and recreation sectors. With extensive experience covering all areas of business administration, Andrew excels in project management, contract management, and service procurement. He has a proven
track record of leading teams to success in both State and Local Government sectors, adeptly navigating environments of significant change. Known for his honesty, reliability, and enthusiasm, Andrew consistently achieves service excellence by delivering results within tight timeframes. As the General Manager of Property and Projects, Andrew will be focusing on leading a team driven to deliver high level
stakeholder engagement and project delivery service for this portfolio.
Finance Manager
Louise has over 15 years’ experience in Finance for a range of companies including hospitality, health care and the fitness industry.
Passionate and results-oriented Finance Manager with a proven track record of implementing financial strategies that drive profitability and cost reduction.
Excited to have joined a nation-wide expanding company with exciting growth opportunities.