David Stalker joins Alliance Leisure as advisor

Leisure development specialist, Alliance Leisure, has appointed health and fitness industry veteran, David Stalker, as advisor to the board.

The appointment comes as Alliance Leisure celebrates 25 years of transforming local authority leisure facilities, delivering more than 250 projects with an investment value of more than £370 million.

Stalker currently serves as president of EuropeActive and has held numerous senior executive roles in the sector, including most recently CEO of Myzone EMEA.

As CEO of ukactive and founding chair of CIMSPA, Stalker has been instrumental in raising industry standards not just in the UK but Europe, driving positive change and improving public health.

Stalker said: “I’ve been a long-time admirer of Alliance Leisure, particularly of Sarah Watts and Paul Cluett. Sarah is probably the most talented business person in our sector, and both Sarah and Paul are long-term friends and colleagues. Alliance is a trailblazing company, known for its innovationand breaking new pastures and it has an impressive team.

“I have extensive experience across all aspects of our industry, from supplier to operator and local authority to our chartered institute. I have a deep understanding of its direction. My strength lies in using diplomacy to drive initiatives and engage people on the journey.

“As I transition to new roles, my priority is to collaborate with people I like and respect, and most importantly, to work with organisations that have the potential to impact the nation’s health.”