Latest
issue
Uniting the world of spa & wellness
Get Spa Business and Spa Business insider digital magazines FREE
Sign up here ▸
News   Features   Products   Company profilesProfiles   Press releasesProfiles   Magazine   Handbook   Advertise    Subscribe  
NEWS
Active IQ strengthens senior team
POSTED 06 Mar 2017 . BY Matthew Campelli
Donohoe was formerly at the YMCA
Fitness and leisure qualification body Active IQ has strengthened its team with the addition of three senior appointments.

Former YMCA head of quality and operations Michael Donohoe has been hired as head of operations, where he will be responsible for “streamlining” Active IQ’s systems and processes.

Donohoe has been joined by Valerie Keeley and Tad Chapman.

The former has become Active IQ’s external verifier for the North West region, responsible for ensuring quality assurance across training providers.

Chapman is the company’s new business development manager. Previously workforce development manager at SkillsActive, Chapman will make sure Active IQ’s qualifications meet the needs of employers across the sport and physical activity sectors.

Jenny Patrickson, Active IQ managing director, said the trio joins the organisations “at a time when there has never been more importance for the need of quality assured training”.

“With their combined industry knowledge and experience I have every confidence that they will help Active IQ grow and fulfil our ambitious aims this year and beyond,” she added.
RELATED STORIES
  British Basketball men's team doctor appointed Active IQ's chief medical advisor


The doctor of both the Great Britain men's basketball team and York City Football Club has been appointed chief medical advisor of Active IQ.
  SUPfit joins forces with Active IQ to develop qualification


SUPfit has teamed up with Active IQ to develop a nationally-recognised bespoke qualification for those wanting to use stand up paddle boarding (SUP) for fitness.
  Active IQ unveils physical activity diploma


A new path for school leavers to enter the leisure industry has been developed after Active IQ launched a Level 3 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science.
MORE NEWS
Protests continue in Albania against US$1.6 billion luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development of a luxury resort by Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
Barons Eden rebrands to Hiddenwell ahead of spa hotel portfolio expansion
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded to become Hiddenwell.
Belgin Aksoy marks 15 years of Global Wellness Day
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities that spark joy.
HUM2N launches longevity clinic at Six Senses London
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
+ More news   

FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Embrace the chill: TechnoAlpin's Snowsky revolutionises post-fitness recovery with falling snow
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]

Meet Desert Therapy: Aromatherapy Associates' first new blend in seven years
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Swissline by Dermalab

Inspired by the science of cellular rejuvenation and driven by the desire to optimise skin health an [more...]
TAC | The Assistant Company

Founded in 2001, TAC is an owner-managed company with more than 110 employees and four locations: in [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
 

+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

21-23 Jun 2026

Spa Life International (UK)

Midlands (Venue TBA), Liphook, United Kingdom
22-22 Jun 2026

World Bathing Day

Worldwide,
+ More diary  
 
ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
 
SPA BUSINESS
SPA OPPORTUNITIES
SPA BUSINESS HANDBOOK
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2026
Uniting the world of spa & wellness
Get Spa Business and Spa Business insider digital magazines FREE
Sign up here ▸
News   Products   Magazine   Subscribe
NEWS
Active IQ strengthens senior team
POSTED 06 Mar 2017 . BY Matthew Campelli
Donohoe was formerly at the YMCA
Fitness and leisure qualification body Active IQ has strengthened its team with the addition of three senior appointments.

Former YMCA head of quality and operations Michael Donohoe has been hired as head of operations, where he will be responsible for “streamlining” Active IQ’s systems and processes.

Donohoe has been joined by Valerie Keeley and Tad Chapman.

The former has become Active IQ’s external verifier for the North West region, responsible for ensuring quality assurance across training providers.

Chapman is the company’s new business development manager. Previously workforce development manager at SkillsActive, Chapman will make sure Active IQ’s qualifications meet the needs of employers across the sport and physical activity sectors.

Jenny Patrickson, Active IQ managing director, said the trio joins the organisations “at a time when there has never been more importance for the need of quality assured training”.

“With their combined industry knowledge and experience I have every confidence that they will help Active IQ grow and fulfil our ambitious aims this year and beyond,” she added.
RELATED STORIES
British Basketball men's team doctor appointed Active IQ's chief medical advisor


The doctor of both the Great Britain men's basketball team and York City Football Club has been appointed chief medical advisor of Active IQ.
SUPfit joins forces with Active IQ to develop qualification


SUPfit has teamed up with Active IQ to develop a nationally-recognised bespoke qualification for those wanting to use stand up paddle boarding (SUP) for fitness.
Active IQ unveils physical activity diploma


A new path for school leavers to enter the leisure industry has been developed after Active IQ launched a Level 3 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science.
MORE NEWS
Protests continue in Albania against US$1.6 billion luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development of a luxury resort by Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
Barons Eden rebrands to Hiddenwell ahead of spa hotel portfolio expansion
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded to become Hiddenwell.
Belgin Aksoy marks 15 years of Global Wellness Day
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities that spark joy.
HUM2N launches longevity clinic at Six Senses London
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
Mayrlife opens first hotel day clinic in partnership with Rosewood Vienna
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
KX Chelsea invests £15 million to upgrade its wellness offering
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, will imminently unveil its most significant redevelopment since its launch in 2002 to create an integrated wellness model combining training, recovery and relaxation.
+ More news   
 
FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Embrace the chill: TechnoAlpin's Snowsky revolutionises post-fitness recovery with falling snow
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]

Meet Desert Therapy: Aromatherapy Associates' first new blend in seven years
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Swissline by Dermalab

Inspired by the science of cellular rejuvenation and driven by the desire to optimise skin health an [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

21-23 Jun 2026

Spa Life International (UK)

Midlands (Venue TBA), Liphook, United Kingdom
22-22 Jun 2026

World Bathing Day

Worldwide,
+ More diary  
 


ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2026

ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS