Alliance Leisure are thrilled to welcome Tara Dillon and David Stalker as Non-Executive Directors, strengthening our board with two of the most respected, forward-thinking and well known leaders in the leisure sector.
These appointments reflect Alliance Leisure’s ongoing commitment to innovation, excellence and community impact.
Tara Dillon is widely recognised for her influential leadership at CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) and unrivalled expertise in driving up professional standards and spearheading workforce development. Tara received the prestigious Jan Spaticchia Special Recognition Award last year in honour of her outstanding contribution to the sector. Her strategic insight will help shape Alliance Leisure’s people-first approach and drive the next phase of service excellence.
David Stalker is a lifelong advocate for physical activity and an investor and advisor to businesses across the sector. He brings extensive leadership as well as operational and strategic experience to the board. As the former President of EuropeActive, he has consistently championed the role of leisure in transforming lives and strengthening communities.
Sarah Watts, CEO of Alliance Leisure, says: “We’re absolutely delighted that Tara and David are joining our board. Their credibility, experience and passion will be extremely valuable as we continue to deliver our strategy, grow the business and cement our position as the UK’s leading leisure development partner to local authorities.”
For more than 25 years, Alliance Leisure has partnered with local authorities, leisure trusts and operators to design and deliver active environments that inspire movement and wellbeing. With more than 285 projects completed and £460m invested, the company continues to lead the way in shaping sustainable, community-driven leisure facilities.
