Les Mills UK has appointed former easyGym CEO Keith Burnet as its new chief executive. He will work alongside interim CEO, Jill Tattersall from 1 July, before assuming the role as CEO from 1 September.

Burnet brings more than 20 years' operational experience to the role. He joined easyGym in September 2010 and, prior to that, was managing director of Livingwell Health and Leisure. He has also held the role of global vice president of spa and fitness at hotel giant Hilton Worldwide.

Phillip Mills, founder and CEO of Les Mills International, said: "Keith is an exceptional manager with outstanding industry experience. His operational background means that he truly understands the needs of our customers.

"The UK is an incredibly important market for us and we are delighted to have someone of Keith's calibre to drive the business in the coming years.

"The transitional period until September will provide Keith with the opportunity to review the global Les Mills business and to meet many of our key customers across the UK."

Tattersall, who was formerly CEO of New Zealand-based group fitness programme creator Les Mills International, will remain as a member of the LMUK Board.

Les Mills International's programmes include Bodypump, Bodycombat and indoor cycling classes RPM. There are currently around 90,000 certified instructors teaching Les Mills programmes in 14,000 clubs around the world.

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