Virgin Active

Virgin Active Limited
Company typeJoint venture
IndustryHealth club, gym
Founded1998 (1998), in Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
FounderRichard Branson, Matthew Bucknall
Headquarters,
England
Number of locations
226
32 (UK)
133 (South Africa)
33 (Italy)
11 (Australia)
6 (Singapore)
8 (Thailand)
2 (Namibia)
1 (Botswana)
Area served
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Italy, Australia, UK, Singapore, Thailand
Key people
  • Sir Richard Branson
  • Matthew Bucknall (CEO of Virgin Active Group)
  • Christian Mason (Managing Director South East Asia)
OwnerChristo Wiese (80%)
Virgin Group (20%)
Websitewww.virginactive.com

Virgin Active Limited is a chain of health clubs in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Italy, Australia, Singapore, Thailand and the United Kingdom.