Van Gaalen appointed Maverick managing editor

He has also been a contributing writer and freelance sub-editor for both Fitness and Muscle Evolution since 2005. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in sports communication (RAU), over four years experience as a fitness instructor and personal trainer at an international gym chain, as well as a private gym and a specialist training facility for runners.

He now joins the company full time, after six years in the corporate communications and advertising industry, where he gained experience in public relations, social and online media, as well as marketing communications strategy and branding.

“With his wealth of technical knowledge and experience in the health and fitness industry, he will add valuable insight and direction to our editorial content,” says Tanja Carruthers, co-publisher at the company and editor of Fitness magazine. “Plus his experience in the marketing communications industry will drive our online publishing expansion strategy, both through content development and management, as well as the use of various social media platforms.”