Roehampton Club has announced the appointment of a new chair, Chris Blackhurst.

Blackhurst, a Cambridge University law graduate, has spent most of his career in journalism.

Since 2002, he has been the Evening Standard's City Editor and this year was named Business Journalist of the Year in the London Press Club awards.

He's also heavily involved in the arts and charity work, sitting on several boards - currently, he is also a director of Kingston's Rose Theatre.

Located in South London, Roehampton Club is one of London's premier multi-sport members clubs which recently completed a £10m refurbishment project.

The clubs large health club boasts a 25m indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, a large cv and resistance area equipped by Technogym, free weights and a beauty studio.

Marc Newey, CEO at Roehampton Club said: "The role will see Chris oversee a Board of 12 directors and is fundamental to the Club's good governance, helping to secure the next generation of members.