Andrée Deane-Barron

Andree is an education and public affairs consultant with a career spanning fitness, pharmaceuticals, and construction.

Formerly Group Director of Education at Central YMCA, she also worked as a teacher and FE lecturer, holding both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education. She has published three books, authored the first sports coaching and exercise NVQs, and served as CEO of the Fitness Industry Association (now UK Active) for 10 years. From 2012 to 2018 she chaired TimeBank, the national volunteering charity, and now advises organisations as a government affairs and policy specialist.

Dr. Karlie Intlekofer

Dr. Karlie Intlekofer is a neuroscientist who focuses on the benefits of exercise for health and well-being. She uses evidence-based findings to help others improve stress management and exercise motivation, supporting healthy lifestyles.

Her passion for this field stems from a background in teaching, brain research and personal training.

Lynn Wilson

Her ability to design and deliver impactful physical activity and wellbeing programmes that attract, retain, and inspire participants will be invaluable as we promote mental health through movement. Lynn has successfully used the MHQ in both community and corporate settings, demonstrating the positive difference it makes alongside fitness programmes.

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Lynn’s expertise in multi-site commercial, partnership, and wellbeing management, coupled with her passion for developing engaging products, aligns perfectly with MH1 Global’s mission. We’re excited to have her on board as we continue building a more accessible and inclusive world

for all.

Hans Muench, MBA

Hans is our globe-trotting advisor, sharing international insights, research, and opportunities. He began his fitness career in the 1970s in Canada and has since lived and worked across Europe, Asia, and North America.

A former Director of International Development at IHRSA, he has spoken at events in 18 countries and supported the industry through leadership roles in club operations, distribution, and consultancy. Since 2014 he has been based in Winterthur, Switzerland, running his company MSC GmbH and advising operators and suppliers on strategy, growth, and international development.

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Contact: hans@hans-muench.com | www.hans-muench.com

Dr. Paul Batman

Dr. Paul Batman is a well-renowned industry expert with more than 40 years in health, fitness, and sport. He began as a Physical Education teacher before lecturing in Exercise Science at Australian universities for over 20 years, later founding and running two successful training organisations that educated thousands of fitness professionals.

Paul has presented at conferences around the world for more than 25 years, authored over 100 articles and 10 books, and is recognised as a leading authority on the value of movement. In 2012, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the Australian fitness industry and was inducted into the Australian College of Physical Education Hall of Fame.

Dr. Chris Loxley

Chris is a highly experienced Consumer Behaviour specialist who brings a valuable and insightful perspective to our movement.
He was instrumental in reviewing and refining the MHQ to shape its launch into the health, fitness and wellness industry.

When Chris is not riding his bike he spends his time understanding how we think. People don’t think how they feel, they don’t say what they think and don’t do what they say… for the past 25 years Chris has been working on unlocking the unseen opportunities that reside in the hidden and often unspoken thought processes of the human mind. Chris has background in psychology, R&D and healthcare. He has a fist degree, Masters and PhD in psychology & research methods.

Dr. Helen Wall

Helen is a senior lecturer in Psychology at Edge Hill University and specializes in applied psychometrics.

Helens’ research interests are in the areas of individual differences psychology and wellbeing. Helen is currently working with a range of practitioners to examine the role of personality similarity between therapist and client on the therapeutic alliance and clinical outcomes. Helen is a fully trained solution focused practitioner and is also a member of the British Psychological Society’s list of register test users.

Dr. Stergios Makris

Dr. Stergios Makris is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and a BPS chartered psychologist with research interests in biological psychology and neuroscience. His work explores brain mechanisms involved in human perception and action, including studies with professional athletes on their superior skills.

More recently, he has researched the neural basis of eating behaviour and the impact of discriminatory bias on perception. An expert in non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (TMS, tDCS), Stergios has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and presented at over 50 international conferences.

Rachael Young

Our expert on equality and diversity, and a founding advocate of MH1’s mission to promote mental wellbeing through holistic activity and lifestyle change. She is Director of Business Development for Myzone (EMEA) with over 30 years’ experience in the fitness industry. She also serves as a WIFA ambassador and Vice Chair of EuropeActive’s Inclusion Advisory Group.

Passionate about getting people moving physically and mentally, she has seen first-hand the positive impact activity has on both mind health and performance.