John Brady

Job role: To increase physical activity and sport engagement across adults and older adults, reducing inequalities and contributing to health, wealth and wellbeing. I lead on the Active Workplaces programme to encourage employers across Greater Manchester to incorporate physical activity within employee wellbeing programmes.

Date joined: September 2012

Professional background: I've worked in Sports Development since I left College in 1993 and worked for the Manchester Giants Basketball Team at the Manchester Arena for 7 years. I set up my own Basketball Coaching and Central Venue leagues business before joining GreaterSport and Basketball England in 2012.

Fun fact: I played in the first Junior England Basketball team to win a competitive game in European competition.