John Gamble has been appointed the new managing director of Technogym UK.

Former chair of Craftsman Quality Lockers, and prior to that, managing director of Life Fitness for eight years, Gamble will be responsible for all operations and profit and loss for the UK branch.

"I am delighted to be joining Technogym UK at such an exciting period for the company and within such a key European market,” he said.

"It is well positioned to dominate the UK market over the next few years and I am eager to help them exploit new market opportunities.

Gamble takes up his appointment on 2 January.