Phil Steele

Phil Steele has extensive work experience in the sports and leisure industry. Phil began their career as the Marketing Manager for Al Riyadh, where they worked from 1990 to 1993. Phil later joined Leisure Connection Ltd as the Head of Business Development from 1994 to 2001, before taking on the role of Brand Marketing Manager at CCL from 2001 to 2003. Phil then worked as a Regional Manager at Leisure Connection Ltd from 2003 to 2007, where they successfully secured a new 10-year contract with St Albans Council. Phil then served as the General Manager at Next Generation Clubs/David Lloyd from 2007 to 2008, overseeing a premier health and fitness club. Phil later became a Business Development Manager at Brik Group Ltd from 2008 to 2009, before joining Fusion Lifestyle as a Divisional Business Manager from 2009 to 2012. In this role, they managed the company's largest contract in Hounslow and successfully mobilized Fusion's new contract in Charnwood. Phil's most recent positions include Director of Sport at University of East Anglia from 2012 until their promotion to Director of Sport & Commercial Services in 2018. In these roles, they are responsible for the delivery of services and business outputs, with a focus on enhancing the student experience and contributing to the overall leadership of the university.

Phil Steele obtained a Bachelor of Education with Honors in Physical Education from the University of Birmingham, from 1983 to 1987. Later, they pursued a Master of Science in Recreation Management from Loughborough University, from 1987 to 1988.