Aquaterra Leisure is delighted to announce the appointment of Antony Kildare who has now formally taken up the post of Chief Executive of Aquaterra Leisure.

 Antony is an experienced Chief Executive who brings with him a strong background in innovative UK wide regeneration, programme development and project delivery. Previous appointments include Chief Executive Officer of a large economic development company, Industry Director for Government, Public Sector and Not for Profit business at Ernst & Young LLP, a period on secondment to DTi where he worked on the Cox Review, Chief Executive of Renaissance and Executive Director of East Midlands Development Agency.

 Simon Kaplinsky, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Aquaterra Leisure commented: "We're absolutely delighted to have secured the services of a Chief Executive of Antony's standing. He brings with him a superb range of skills and experience gained in industry, investment, public sector and not for profit business and is the ideal person to lead our specialist sports and leisure staff."

 Antony Kildare, new Chief Executive commented: "I'm excited about the opportunities ahead which will build on Aquaterra's impressive track record of delivering successful, strategic partnerships. We will continue to offer excellent value for money and increase participation from diverse communities through a variety of innovative initiatives."