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DP Associates looking to enter fitness sector
Leisure consultancy DP Associates, which so far has operated largely in the attractions sector, is looking to expand its services into the fitness industry.
As part of the company's strategy, founder Duncan Phillips has added two new members to his team - Ben Silcox and Norris Panton.
Both Silcox and Panton join DP Associates from budget health club chain Nuyuu.
Silcox's experience includes a year-long stint as managing director of Nuyuu, a company which he helped set up with James Caan.
The group launched in September 2009 and only operated for a year before being sold to rival club operator énergie in October 2010.
A former independent gym operator, Norris Panton worked as operations director at Nuyuu and has also worked for Esporta, LA Fitness and Fitness First.