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Facility managers CLM have announced the appointment of Kirsty Knowles as Co-Chair of Recreation Aotearoa | Te Whai Oranga.

Starting with CLM in 1996, Knowles has over 20 years of invaluable experience in the aquatics and recreation sectors in roles including being Director/General Manager of Operations at CLM and Trustee of the Community Leisure Charitable Trust, during which she has consistently demonstrated leadership, expertise and dedication to advancing our industry.

Delighted with Knowles’ appointment, CLM Chief Executive, Craig Carter stated “we are incredibly fortunate to have Kirsty as part of our CLM whānau. Her leadership and expertise as Co-Chair of Recreation Aotearoa will undoubtedly benefit our industry."

Knowles (pictured) appointment continues a lengthy legacy of CLM’s involvement in Recreation Aotearoa, following in the footsteps of CLM founder and Director John Latimer who was a former President of the body.

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