John Sumner

John Sumner is a seasoned facilities management professional with extensive experience in the maintenance and operational support of multiple clubs. Currently serving as the Regional Facilities Manager for Virgin Active since October 2016, John oversees the efficient functioning of facilities across 18 clubs in the Central and Northern UK regions, managing a team of 36 engineers. Prior to this role, John held a similar position managing 13 clubs in Central London. John's career also includes significant roles such as Senior Maintenance Engineer at JDS Flooring Ltd and Director at Capital Floors Ltd, alongside early experiences as an electrician at Wathes Electrical and a year backpacking in Australia. John holds a City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Installations from Charles Keene College of Further Education.