About Lisa, our Managing Director.
BA (Hons) Economics. Msc Recreation Management.
Lisa has been working in the local authority leisure industry for 20 years; working as a consultant for the previous 10 years. Lisa’s career in the industry started at operational level managing local authority leisure centres. She continued to gain experience by heading up a business development department of one of the leading local authority leisure contractors in the UK. She joined Max Associates in 2008, and is now a Director. She is a former member and board member (Treasurer) of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport & Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Lisa’s Testimonials
“I would not hesitate to recommend Max Associates to other areas who are on a similar journey. The team have significant experience of supporting Councils and Leisure Trusts through the SOPM process, and their input and support has strengthened our ability to develop a strong and viable Leisure Transformation vision which will benefit our community for many years to come.”
Lyndsey Sims
Hyndburn Leisure Trust
“Kirsty and Lisa, directors of Max Associates, were a pleasure to work with. Their support on this project has been invaluable and their expertise guided us to the right outcomes for the Council and the wider local community. Their planned approach and foresight of potential issues during the process ensured we delivered a thorough process within the required timescales.”
Rachel Biles
Cotswold District Council
“We couldn’t be happier with the support and commitment from the Max team, all technically and professionally excellent, this was crucial in our long-term project with difficult challenges. Just so nice and such a good and enjoyable team to work with. They really do capture and embrace the client’s key issues and concerns and are exceptional, in the quality of support, their knowledge and expertise and the respect and high regard they are held in across the wider leisure industry.”