Mo Chaudry

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Mohammed Ishaq "Mo" Chaudry (born 21 September 1960) is a British–Pakistani entrepreneur and investor best known for owning and expanding the Waterworld aqua park in Stoke-on-Trent from 1999 until its sale to the Looping Group in July 2025. He is chairman of M Investment Group and, since 2018, the majority shareholder and chair of Pulse Group. He has also appeared on Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire and has been involved in regional sport, philanthropy and mentoring.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

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Chaudry was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and moved to England as a child, living first in Luton and later Telford, Shropshire.[4] He attended New College, Telford, and studied sports science at Madeley College (then part of North Staffordshire Polytechnic).[5] After graduating, he worked in financial services and property investment, building up a portfolio that made him a millionaire by age 30.[6]

Career

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Property and finance

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Chaudry began his career in financial services before moving into property investment.[7]

Waterworld (1999–2025)

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In 1999, Chaudry acquired the loss-making Waterworld aqua park from The Rank Group and invested in refurbishment and expansion.[8] On 31 July 2025, Waterworld Leisure Limited and Waterworld Leisure Group Limited were sold to Looping Group; Companies House filings show Chaudry and family members resigned as directors the same day.[9][10] Looping Group and trade press confirmed the deal was finalised in August 2025.[11][12]

M Club and fitness ventures

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In 2011 Chaudry acquired the former Esporta Health Club site at Festival Heights, Stoke-on-Trent, and relaunched it as M Club Spa & Fitness.[13][14] In March 2018 he became majority shareholder and chair of the Congleton-based Pulse Group.[3]

Media and sport

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Chaudry appeared in The Secret Millionaire (Series 2, Episode 4), first broadcast on 5 December 2007, which followed him volunteering and donating to community groups in Leeds.[15] He has been associated with strongman Eddie Hall, including acting as a mentor and manager during Hall’s career.[16][17]

Philanthropy and community

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Chaudry has supported regional charitable initiatives and youth sport; he founded the M Club Foundation and has participated in fundraising challenges.[18]

Honours

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Chaudry received honorary degrees from both Keele University and Staffordshire University in 2008.[19][20]

Personal life

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Chaudry lives in Staffordshire with his wife Ann and their three daughters.[21]

Recent development (2025)

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On 4 August 2025, several days after the Waterworld sale, a four-year-old girl died following an incident at the park; police and local authorities opened an investigation.[22] Subsequent reporting noted the sale to Looping Group had completed on 31 July 2025.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "UK's Waterworld water park sold to new owner, Looping Group". Blooloop. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Mohammed Ishaq CHAUDRY – Appointments". Companies House. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Mo Chaudry becomes majority owner of Pulse Group". HCM. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  4. ^ Guthrie, Jonathan (28 March 2008). "Street fighter with nous wants to make a bigger splash". Financial Times. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  5. ^ "The rise and rise of millionaire Mo". Shropshire Business. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  6. ^ "Street fighter with nous wants to make a bigger splash". Financial Times. 28 March 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Street fighter with nous wants to make a bigger splash". Financial Times. 28 March 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  8. ^ "Interviewed: Mo Chaudry, on his multi-million pound leisure empire". Business Matters. 29 April 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Waterworld Leisure Limited – filing history". Companies House. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  10. ^ "Waterworld Leisure Group Limited – officers". Companies House. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  11. ^ "Looping Group makes leisure acquisition with Waterworld takeover". TheBusinessDesk. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  12. ^ "New owner confirmed for Waterworld". Insider Media. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  13. ^ "Entrepreneur to rebrand former Esporta site as luxury club". HCM. 12 August 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  14. ^ "Pulse signs up to M Club Spa & Fitness". Leisure Opportunities. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  15. ^ "The Secret Millionaire – S2E4". Rotten Tomatoes. 5 December 2007. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  16. ^ "Eddie Hall crowned World's Strongest Man 2017". FitnessVolt. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  17. ^ "Eddie Hall announces retirement from World's Strongest Man". BarBend. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  18. ^ "Interviewed: Mo Chaudry". Business Matters. 29 April 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  19. ^ "Honorary degrees – Keele University". 25 July 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  20. ^ "Honorary graduates – Mo Chaudry". Staffordshire University. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  21. ^ "Street fighter with nous wants to make a bigger splash". Financial Times. 28 March 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  22. ^ "Girl, 4, dies after pool incident at Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent". The Guardian. 4 August 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  23. ^ "Waterworld sold in multi-million-pound deal days before tragedy". Yahoo News UK. 13 August 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.