Virgin Active

Virgin Active Limited
Company typeJoint venture
IndustryHealth club, gym
Founded1998; 26 years ago (1998), in Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
FounderRichard Branson, Matthew Bucknall
Headquarters
London
,
England
Number of locations
226 total
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.