Andy King

I am passionate about how leisure can contribute to improving population health at scale by adopting a whole system, place-based approach underpinned by commercially strong yet empathetic, customer focused services.  

After a career that includes leading four leisure and cultural trusts; being the northern regional director for a large operator as well as previously being a national director, leading leisure organisations is in my blood. I proudly Chair GM Active, a collaboration of twelve leisure operators operating 99 leisure facilities and health services.  

I have been involved in the Local Pilot in Greater Manchester and sit on the advisory board of GM Moving and Active Cumbria.  I have been referred to as the ‘architect of the pivot to active wellbeing’ in Greater Manchester that has influenced much of the shift across the country.   

I am a Gallup Strengths coach and qualified life coach, plus a podcast host (The Conveners) that shines a light on examples of active wellbeing around the country.  I believe in facilitation that leads to new networks being created and practical action being taken as a result.  

If you particularly wish to transform from leisure to wellbeing services, I would love to assist you to do so.