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PureGym appoints Alex Wood as CEO following Clive Chesser’s departure after two years in the role

Alex, previously CFO, becomes CEO of PureGym, the UK’s largest fitness operator. Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA rose to £56m from £45m, with revenue up to £194m. PureGym plans to open over 60 new sites in 2026.

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