Announcement | Lauretta Stace CEO leaves a lasting legacy behind for the fitness industry
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I regretfully announce the resignation of Lauretta Stace from the role of Chief Executive Officer of Fitness Australia. Lauretta’s last day with Fitness Australia will be Friday, 12 February 
2016.
Lauretta is leaving Fitness Australia to take up a new role with a large aged and community care services organisation that will enable her to fully utilise the skills, experience and connections that she has developed to help improve the prospects for healthy ageing in the Australian community. Whilst this is a great loss for Fitness Australia, we respect her decision and wish her all the very best for this next stage of her career.
Since joining Fitness NSW in 2005, and then taking up the national CEO role for Fitness Australia in 2006, Lauretta has made a significant contribution to both Fitness Australia and the fitness industry. As a result of her vision, leadership, skill and persistence, Fitness Australia is now a highly respected and influential industry association and the fitness industry has secured its rightful place as a leader in the healthy lifestyle sector.
Lauretta has created solid foundations for the future growth and success of Fitness Australia as well as developed and implemented a range of innovative initiatives that will continue to create long-term value for the fitness industry. At all times, Lauretta has performed in her role with the highest levels of professionalism and integrity and has earned the respect and trust of a wide range of stakeholders. For this, we are immensely grateful.
As this chapter of Fitness Australia leadership closes, the board will be seeking a Chief Executive to build upon the strong work to date, and to maximise future opportunities for Fitness Australia in furthering member support initiatives, and to contribute towards the continued growth of the industry.
We acknowledge Lauretta’s efforts and thank her for the unconditional commitment and dedication throughout the past decade. On behalf of everyone at Fitness Australia, I would like to wish Lauretta the best of success for her future endeavours.
David Allan, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Fitness Australia
Web article available at http://fitness.org.au/articles/most-recent/lauretta-stace-ceo-resigns-from-fitness-australia/50/883/184
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