Antony Kildare joins Aquaterra Leisure as new CEO

Aquaterra Leisure has announced that Antony Kildare has taken up the post of chief executive officer.

A former executive director of East Midlands Development Agency, Kildare's previous roles also include a directorship at Ernst & Young; and a period on secondment to Department for Trade and Industry where he worked on the Cox Review.

Simon Kaplinsky, chair of the Aquaterra's board, said: "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."

Kildare added: "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."

Aquaterra Leisure currently manages six public leisure facilities in Islington, plus seven football and cricket pitches, and seven leisure centres in Bath and North East Somerset in partnership with the two local authorities.