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An executive who led the management buyout of a renowned chain of fitness centres has been appointed in a leadership role at a Sunshine Coast-based charity.

Elaine Jobson, the CEO of Jetts Fitness, has accepted the role of chair of the board at Comlink Australia, after serving on the board for the past four years.

She takes the reins as the organisation places a stronger focus towards becoming an industry leader in the healthy ageing sector.

CEO Liam Mayo said Ms Jobson’s elevation to chair was a key move, due to her global experience building successful companies.

“Elaine’s appointment is incredibly good news for our business as well as our staff and our clients,” he said via a media release.

“To have someone of Elaine’s calibre leading our board will be vital as we work towards mitigating the impact of age related illnesses while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for seniors in our community.

“Comlink’s goal is to be at the forefront of the healthy ageing sector and the pursuit of well-being and quality of life among older Australians is a multifaceted endeavour which will involve promoting physical, mental and social health.”

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Ms Jobson said she was thrilled to take on the role of leading Comlink’s board, and she would draw on her extensive national and international experience across the fitness and wellbeing sectors to ensure the organisation is focused on becoming an industry leader in the healthy ageing space.

“I have been passionate about the fitness and wellness sectors all my life,” she said.

“I am looking forward to creating a culture across our staff and volunteers to deliver preventative healthcare measures for our ageing population.

Elaine Jobson will lead Comlink Australia.

“We will have a multi-faceted approach which includes encouraging regular exercise, balanced nutrition and routine health check-ups to mitigate the impact of age related illnesses.

“Fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for seniors is also crucial to ensure they remain active contributors to society through continued learning, community engagement and intergenerational connections.

“We are passionate about embracing a holistic approach to healthy ageing where it has been scientifically proven that movement (exercise), good nutrition and creating a sense of community are some of the keys to ageing well. We’ll do this in a way which has not been seen in our industry previously.”

Ms Jobson is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Deloitte’s Best Company to Work in South Africa and the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network’s Outstanding Business Woman of the Year. She is renowned for her leadership and for building thriving cultures.

As the Fit Summit Executive of the Year in 2023, her commitment to having happy people achieve exceptional results drove Jetts to top the list of Australia’s best workplaces.

In 2022, Ms Jobson, the Jetts Fitness Australia CEO, led a management buyout that encompassed 129 franchised clubs in Australia as well as international franchise businesses in the UK and the Netherlands, which showcased her drive for global expansion.

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