Press Release
1st February 2010
Tennis Star Sees Future in Health and Sport
Former Wimbledon and British Davis Cup Player John Feaver has joined Optima-life, the UK Health and Sports Performance company. He takes up the post of Non Executive Director of Business Development.
John, who has successfully carved careers in both professional sport and the corporate world said:
"I am delighted to be working with Optima-life. It's a young company that is starting to make a significant impact in improving health and performance not just in professional sport but across the workplace and in everyday health.
'There are some serious health and lifestyle issues in the UK today and I know that Optima-life's technologies and services can actually make a positive and sustained impact. I'm really keen to play a part in getting the message out there."
For Simon Shepard CEO of Optima-life, John makes a great new addition to the team.
'John's unique blend of sport and corporate experience coupled with his desire to champion innovation make him an ideal person to help take the business forward.' he said.
John's passion for tennis and close ties with Wimbledon still remain. He has been Head of Player Relations at Wimbledon for the last 20 years. He played Senior Wimbledon until 2005 and Legends Championship tennis until 2007.
In the business world, John has held a number of directorships including Sponsorship and International Director at the LTA and he also took on the role of Acting Chief Executive at The Lord's Taverner's from 2007-2008
John's new role with Optima-life will perfectly compliment his current position as a Director and Trustee of the Peter Jones Foundation and National Academy for Enterprise. The business entrepreneur and TV 'Dragons Den' star invited John to join the business in 2008.
John Feaver is available for interview on request. Pictures of John Feaver are also available on request. Please call:
Maggie McNerney, Charles Whitney PR Tel 0845 004 1040 or 07738 478204
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Notes to the editor
| John Feaver: | Playing Career |
| 1970-1986 | Professional tennis player on the international circuit. Competed at The Championships at Wimbledon (1970-1986) and was a member of the British Davis Cup Team (1975-1983). |
| 1980-1983 | Coach to the South African Junior Team, whilst playing the circuit. |
| 1987-2005 | Played in the Seniors Events at The Championships, Wimbledon. |
| 2000-2007 | Played in the Legend's Championships, Royal Albert Hall. |
| Additional Business + Associated Professional Activities | |
| 2008-2009 | Trustee and Sponsorship Director for the Lord Mayor of London Appeal 2009 |
| 2004-Present | Barclays Bank plc - Consultant |
| 2004-Present | DTZ Holdings plc - Consultant |
| 2007-2009 | International Management Group (IMG) |
About Optima Life
Optima-life specialises in technology and services for optimising health and performance in work, sport and everyday life. The company is currently working with international and professional sports teams, world class individual sports players, fitness industry specialists, top FTSE 100 companies and leading organisations and individuals within the private and NHS healthcare sectors.
www.optima-life.com
Tel: 0207 135 2424 Fax: 0207 135 2425 Email: info@optima-life.com
For all press enquiries please contact:
Maggie McNerney, Charles Whitney PR
Tel: 0845 004 1040 Fax:0845 004 1050
Mob: 07738 478204
