Virtus Welcomes Sport & Competition Manager – John Pearce

We are thrilled to announce that John Pearce has joined Virtus as our new Sport & Competition Manager.

John is a former Team GB Olympian, having represented Great Britain in Handball at the London 2012 Olympics. With over 15 years of experience in the sports and events industry, John has played professionally in Denmark and Norway and has built a strong career within the UK sports sector.

His expertise spans across event management, strategic planning, and workforce development, both nationally and internationally. John has successfully overseen major events such as European Championship qualifiers, and has led youth teams in World and European competitions. He also brings a wealth of experience in managing volunteers and staff for a variety of events, from Cup Finals to National School Competitions. In addition to his extensive event management experience, John has coordinated marketing campaigns for National Governing Bodies and continues to coach in the local community at school and club level.

John will oversee the sport and competition program while strategically expanding our organizational reach and influence, including establishing new partnerships, increasing participation, and implementing innovative initiatives by collaborating with our staff team, membership, voluntary team, and various partners in sport. His passion for fitness, combined with his vibrant, positive attitude, makes him a valuable addition to the Virtus team.

We look forward to the energy and expertise John will bring to our organization as we continue to grow and develop the Virtus’ sport and competition program.