Partnerships Manager / AUSactive
Heather Jenkinson

With 15+ years in the health & fitness industry, across various countries & positions, Heather’s methods are engaging, passionate and progressive. 

Heather was born in New Zealand, grew up in the UK & moved to Melbourne after completing her Bachelor Honors degree in Business Marketing & Communications.

Being professionally Theatre trained, Speech & Drama, and having studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Heathers passion for public speaking and communication has always stayed forefront of her work. 

She has worked internationally (USA, NZ, UK & AUS) for various Sponsors, brands & events, modelling & fitness competitions, coaching & speaking gigs in the health and fitness industry. 

Her position in the Fitness Business/ corporate sector is supported by broad expertise covering Business Development, Operations, Strategy & Leadership, Communications & Growth, Retention and Culture. 

Heathers current focus is in partnerships, growth & innovation for the fitness industry and still enjoys teaching Yoga & Pilates. 

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Marketing & Member Experience Summit
The Community Playbook: How to build member loyalty that outlasts price
Friday 11 September 2026
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Business of Fitness Theatre 1
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Mel Tempest
CEO
Ignite Fitness Business Events
Paul Brown
Founder
Paradise Fitness Clubs
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Carolyn Morris
CEO
YMCA Victoria
Jon Davie
Director
World Gym Australia
Heather Jenkinson
Partnerships Manager
AUSactive
Wellness & Longevity Summit
Pilates as a Growth Strategy: What Operators Need to Know Before Expanding Beyond Traditional Fitness
Friday 11 September 2026
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Business of Fitness Theatre 2
Kat Hegarty
General Manager
STRONG Pilates
Cheryl Burgess
CEO
Pilates Reformer Australia
Emma Stallworthy
Founder
Your Reformer
Scott Capelin
Founder and CEO
inLIFE Wellness
Heather Jenkinson
Partnerships Manager
AUSactive
Leaders Summit
Culture is the Product: How your internal culture drives your member experience
Friday 11 September 2026
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Business of Fitness Theatre 1
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Sam Wiltshire
National Operations Manager – Australia
Lift Brands, Australia and New Zealand
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Mets Analin
Founder & CEO
Titan Fitness
Sam D'Aquino
Senior People & Culture Business Partner
Viva Leisure
Vic Gigliotti
Founder & Owner
Muscle Republic
Heather Jenkinson
Partnerships Manager
AUSactive
Leaders Summit
The Fitness Director Playbook: Programming, people, and performance under one roof
Saturday 12 September 2026
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Business of Fitness Theatre 2
Tahnee Donkin
National Fitness Manager
Genesis Fitness
Chris Mooney
National Head of PT & Fitness
EMF
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Melissa Maskery
Territory Group Fitness Manager
Fitness & Lifestyle Group
Heather Jenkinson
Partnerships Manager
AUSactive