11 April 2022

THE GYM GROUP PLC

Appointment to the Board of Chief Operating Officer

The Gym Group plc (the 'Company' or 'The Gym Group'), the nationwide operator of 204 low cost, high quality, 24/7 no contract gyms, announces the appointment of Ann-marie Murphy, the Chief Operating Officer, to the Board of Directors of the Company as an Executive Director with effect from 11 April 2022.

Ann-marie joined the Company in April 2018 as Director of People and Development and was appointed as Chief People Officer in January 2021. Ann-marie was subsequently appointed as Chief Operating Officer in February 2022.

Prior to joining The Gym Group, Ann-marie was Group Human Resources Director at New Look Retailers. 

Penny Hughes, Chair of the Board of The Gym Group, commented:

"We are delighted to promote Ann-marie to The Gym Group Board of Directors. One of the key contributors to our success is our friendly, inclusive and people centred approach. Ann-marie has made a significant contribution to enhancing this unique culture over the past four years.  As we move into our next phase of growth and increase the pace of our rollout programme, I am confident that Ann-marie's extensive experience and insight into the cultural health of the business will be invaluable. Her appointment to the Board will ensure this remains front of mind in our deliberations".

This notification is made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11R.

The Company confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed under the requirements of Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

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