Directors of Active4Today
Active4Today is managed by a Board of Directors appointed by Newark and Sherwood District Council. They will serve a four year term in line with the district election cycle.
Andy Carolan
Managing Director
Board Member
Councillor Andy Freeman
District Councillor for the Edwinstowe and Clipstone ward
Board Member - Chair
Councillor Mike Pringle
District Councillor for the Ollerton ward
Board Member
Councillor Simon Forde
District Councillor for the Balderton South ward
Board Member
Deborah Johnson
Assistant Director at Newark and Sherwood District Council
Board Member
Nick Wilson
Business Manager at Newark and Sherwood District Council
Board Member
Active4Today Management
Active4Today is run by an experienced and passionate management team.
Andy Carolan
Managing Director
Andy is the Managing Director of Active4Today. He has worked for the council for many years, managing the leisure centres and wider leisure service offer, including sports development. Andy drives the business forward and ensures that our business plans are achieved. He is continually striving to enhance our service offer. Andy has completed a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters in Public Administration.
Alexis Knock
Director of Business and Finance
Alexis has worked in the leisure industry for a number of years, specifically sports and active lifestyle development. Within the business she is responsible for performance, safeguarding children and health and wellbeing and supporting the army of volunteers delivering sport in the district. Alexis has completed a Diploma in Management Studies along with many industry awards and qualifications.
Martin Picker
Director of Development and Operations
Martin joined Newark and Sherwood many years ago and worked previously in the private sector. He is responsible for financial and systems management and business development. He holds a Diploma in Facility Management and Leadership and has been instrumental in the rapid growth in adult and children’s membership schemes in recent years.