Executive Committee

David Melhuish

Chief Development and Sustainability Officer

David joined The Gym Group in April 2013 and is critical to the accelerated rollout of growing the estate. David was previously the Head of Development at Central England Co-operative.

In 2021 David was promoted to Chief Development and Sustainability Officer and is responsible for designing, implementing and leading our sustainability strategy. David acts as an ambassador for sustainability both internally and externally. He has stayed abreast of changes in regulation and ensures that the business is well positioned to meet its designated regional sustainability reporting and disclosure obligations as well as wider corporate targets.

Jasper McIntosh

Chief Information Officer

Jasper has headed The Gym Group’s technology operation since 2011. An experienced technology director, Jasper has previously delivered high profile projects for GlaxoSmithKline, Global Fund, the NHS and the French Presidential Palace.

Whilst at The Gym Group, Jasper has overseen a major programme of digital transformation, introducing significant new digital experiences and data and analytics capabilities to drive change across the business. In 2021, Jasper was awarded a top 20 place in the CIO 100 list that recognises the most transformational and disruptive CIOs in the UK.

Nick Shelmerdine

Director of Strategy & Corporate Development

Nick is The Gym Group’s Director of Strategy & Corporate Development. Nick joined TGG in November 2021 and was formerly Associate Partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants and MD at The Restaurant Group plc, focused on building a food delivery business and major transformation projects. Nick brings his expertise in growth strategy, M&A, business development and change in the Consumer and Leisure space to the Executive Committee

Emily Kortlang

Chief Marketing Officer

Emily is the Gym Group’s Chief Marketing Officer. Emily joined TGG as Group Brand & Marketing Director in October 2021 and was promoted to CMO in November 2022. Emily was formerly Brand Director for Beats by Dr. Dre, at Apple, and prior to that held marketing roles at Red Bull and Fallon, responsible for brand, social media, creative, campaign & retail marketing.