Chair and new Independent Non-Executive Director appointed to lead Viva Leisure

April 21, 2022

ASX-listed Viva Leisure Limited has announced the appointment of two Board roles encompassing a new Chair and a new independent Non-Executive Director.

Rhys Holleran, an independent Non-Executive Director of the company since September 2020, has been appointed the new Chair of Viva Leisure, effective immediately.

Holleran brings decades of respected governance and leadership experience in dynamic, evolving sectors, having been Chief Executive of Southern Cross Media Group Limited from 2008 to 2015, Chief Executive of Macquarie Media Group and Macquarie Regional Radioworks from 2003 to 2008 and Chief Executive of RG Capital Radio Limited from 1997 to 2003.

He also brings extensive board experience across ASX-listed public and private companies, including Commercial Radio Australia, from 1997 to 2015, for which he was Chair for seven years, and is currently a director of Great Southern Land Media and Chair of the Greater Shepparton Foundation.

Holleran’s appointment as Chair fills the vacant position following the death of previous Chair, Bruce Glanville - announced on 7th April 2022.

Welcoming the appointment, Viva Leisure Limited’s Chief Executive and Managing Director, Harry Konstantinou commented “on behalf of the Viva Leisure Board, we welcome Rhys as Chair. He has been a highly valued and respected Board member since 2020, and I know his leadership skills as well as his extensive private and public company experience will be an invaluable asset in his role as Chair over the next phase of Viva’s growth journey.”

Viva Leisure has also announced that Andrew Burns, Chair of the company’s Audit and Risk Committee, has been appointed an independent Non-Executive Director.

Burns is a highly skilled and experienced ASX-listed Chief Financial Officer, with diverse experience in audit, financial planning and analytics, risk management and six sigma process improvement.

Over the last decade, Burns, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has successfully supported multiple listed entities develop their governance, financial and risk management practices.

Commenting on Burns’ appointment to the Board, Konstantinou added “I would like to welcome Andrew to the Board and look forward to working with him in his new capacity. During the past 12 months as the Independent Chair of Viva’s Audit & Risk Committee, Andrew has developed a deep understanding of the Viva business.

“Andrew’s diverse skill set, integrity and enthusiasm makes him an ideal and valuable addition to the Board.”

Image: Viva Leisure's HIIT Republic brand.

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