Lorenzo Clark, director of operations at Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has taken on one of the top roles at the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM).

Clark has been elected to the post of ISRM Yorkshire and Humber chairman for the next two years, taking over from Chris Spargo. Clark is stepping up to the new role from his previous position as vice chair of the ISRM Yorkshire and Humber.

Clark said: "Over the next two years, we will be looking to align our regional objectives to that of the ISRM's national strategy. Our work will focus on helping to drive forward the development of the organisation, growing membership and achieving full professional chartered status to put leisure management on the same level as accountancy or engineering.

"It is also about diversification and changing perceptions of the ISRM to attract new members through the provision of the highest quality industry training, support and continuous professional development."

Clark joined SIV in 2005 as general manager of EIS Sheffield, before being promoted to director of operations two years ago.

He has more than 20 years of industry experience having previously managed Hambleton Leisure Centre, in North Allerton, and a number of centres for Leeds City Council including the South Leeds Stadium.