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Senior Independent Director

Elaine O’Donnell

Elaine joined The Gym Group in August 2022 and is Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. She is also chair of the Audit Committee and senior independent director of On the Beach Group plc, and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of SThree plc. She was formerly chair of Games Workshop plc until 31 December 2022, having served in various roles on that Board since 2013. Elaine was previously a partner at Ernst & Young and is a chartered accountant.

Board skills and experience

Elaine brings to the Board  extensive experience as a nonexecutive director, plc chair and committee member of a diverse range of businesses. Elaine’s financial knowledge and expertise in addition to her online retail industry experience, supports the Board in its oversight of the Group’s financial reporting and related controls and provides valuable insight on strategic and commercial matters.

Other appointments

On the Beach plc
Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee

SThree plc
Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee

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