Michel van Heerden

Michel van Heerden is a seasoned General Manager with extensive leadership experience in the leisure and retail sectors. Currently serving as General Manager at David Lloyd Leisure since April 2015, Michel successfully led the transition of a club from Virgin Active to David Lloyd, overseeing a £5.3 million refurbishment and significantly improving club performance by driving member engagement and increasing membership from 4,307 to 4,906 in a year. Previously, at CSC Group, Michel enhanced sales and profitability while managing over 200 contracts, and at Woolworths, Michel excelled in various operational roles, including Divisional Operations Manager, where responsibilities encompassed managing real estate, health and safety compliance, and budget controls across multiple stores. Michel's comprehensive background in operational management and strategic planning is complemented by a strong educational foundation in Accountancy and Business Economics.