Nick Neale has been a leisure operator across both the public and trust sectors for 30 years. Most recently, he acted as CEO of Bridport & West Dorset Sports Trust, further developing expertise gained over his time working in the industry.

Prior to his work as Associate Senior Consultant for SLL, Nick acted as Quest Assessor for 25 years. As a result of those years spent developing expertise and relationships within the industry, Nick has been a Leisure Consultant for 6 years, working with clients from an informed basis.

In his spare time Nick enjoys playing golf, sailing, tennis, in addition to regularly going to gigs. As an experienced consultant Neale has worked with a wide spectrum of facilities, from leisure centres and holiday parks to golf courses, theatres and town halls, delivering audits across health and safety, Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI), pool and environmental issues, as well as helping operators to implement quality systems and energy efficiency protocols.