Management company Leisure Connection has appointed Neil King as its new managing director.

A fitness industry veteran, King currently holds the role of commercial director at Everyone Active and has also worked at Fitness First during his 22-year career. He will take over from Richard Millman.

Julian Nicholls, chair of Leisure Connection, said: "Neil will lead the development of the business and his first class leisure experience and industry knowledge will enhance the already strong market position.

"His appointment marks the next important step for us, which is hot on the heels of an £11m recapitalisation of the Leisure Connection business last year."

King is also a board member of UK Active, Skills Active and is a trustee of the Health & Fitness Foundation.