Edinburgh Leisure names Jen Holland as new CEO

Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as its new CEO. Holland, who has spent most of her career in public sector organisations, took over the role on 18 March.

A qualified accountant, Holland joins the leisure trust from Scottish Borders Council, where she is currently the Director of Strategic Commissioning and Partnerships. During her career, she has also worked at Fife Cultural Trust, NHS Fife and Live Borders.

Holland will replace former CEO June Peebles, who retired at the end of February 2024.

“I look forward to working with colleagues, customers, partners and local communities,” Holland said.

“Edinburgh Leisure has an incredible track record for improving the wellbeing of people in Edinburgh through a huge variety of services and I am very proud to be able to lead the organisation.”