Refurbished fitness equipment provider GymkitUK, has strengthened its UK Sales team with the appointment of Austen Moore as the new commercial sales director.

Moore took has been tasked with developing and expanding GymkitUK's client base in the independent operator segment. He will also be responsible for launching products within the commercial sector.

Prior to joining the company Moore worked for Power Plate International as regional manager. He initially began his career in the sector at management company DC Leisure, where he worked alongside current GymkitUK managing director Howard Braband, who at the time was DC Leisure's director for group health and fitness.

Braband said: "It is great to welcome someone with Moore's experience onto our team. His in-depth knowledge of club operations combined with several years of selling fitness products at a regional level makes him a valuable asset to our organisation".

GymkitUK is part of Healthclubsathome.