Network Magazine Autumn 2014 | Page 14

"We know that machines don’t motivate people – people motivate people – so we are making a significant investment in developing and training our team to ensure they can help our members to go further." We’re very excited about the recent announcement of two of our major sponsorships for 2014. Our partnership with the 2014 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras conveys that we are a progressive business that embraces diversity. Also, this month our role as the naming rights sponsor of the Fitness First Corporate Triathlon Series is a great way to encourage our members to keep fit both in and outside of the gym. Underpinning all of these changes is our new brand philosophy – to inspire our members to achieve their fitness aspirations and go further in life. Not just in the gym. Not just in their sporting pursuits. But in life. And everything we do is about how we support our members through fitness, to do just that. This is the dawn of a new era for Fitness First and while we know there will be bumps along the way, we are committed to always taking an honest look at our performance. The theme of this year’s FILEX Convention is ‘Embracing Change’ – we too are embracing change in everything we do, and we are committed to constantly re-inventing ourselves, always adapting and moving forward. Pete Manuel, BA (Hons) Pete joined Fitness First Australia as managing director in 2011. Prior to this, he was vice president and managing director of Procter & Gamble Australia New Zealand. During his career with global brand leaders including Gillette, Duracell and Yoplait, Pete has worked across the globe in the UK, US and Canada, as well as Australia. He is an active member of the Manly Surf Life Saving club. MEMBERSHIP Network magazine iPad App FREE for Network Members! Network magazine’s iPad app features a selection of past and current editions in a user friendly, easy to read format. FREE for Network Members, you can download by simply heading to www.fitnessnetwork.com.au/mag-app (on your iPad, not your computer), logging in and clicking download! If you have any technical issues or would like some more information on Network Membership, please call our friendly team on 1300 493 832. www.fitnessnetwork.com.au/mag-app 14 NETWORK AUTUMN 2014 / WWW.FITNESSNETWORK.COM.AU