Meet Our Founder
A few years ago, Derick was admitted to hospital with a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.
One moment, he felt completely fine; the next, he couldn’t breathe.
The experience stopped him in his tracks.
For the first time in a long time, he was forced to slow down and truly listen to his body, his mind, and the warning signs he had been brushing aside for years.
In that stillness, one thought kept returning to him: most men don’t receive this kind of wake-up call until it’s too late.
That realisation led to the creation of Gentlemen’s Health Hub.
Driven by his own experience, Derick founded Gentlemen’s Health Hub to encourage men to pay closer attention to their physical and mental wellbeing before a crisis forces them to.
Meet Our Champions
Our GHH Champions are pillars of the community. They show up, lead by example, and help create safe, empowering spaces for men to grow physically, mentally, and socially. Each Champion brings their own lived experience, energy, and purpose, united by one mission: better men, stronger communities.
AMBASSADOR | @cwdizz
Carl Wilson-Denis
Carl Wilson-Denis is a GHH Champion who believes growth starts with honesty, consistency, and community. He uses his own journey to remind men that change doesn’t happen overnight it happens when we hold each other accountable and keep showing up together. Carl represents the heart of GHH: shared experiences, real conversations, and progress made side by side.
“You don’t have to have it all figured out, you just have to start and stay consistent.”
LEAD facilitator | @MR_SMIRK
Declan Dwyer
Declan Dwyer (Smirk) is GHH's Lead Facilitator and a dedicated youth mentor who is passionate about helping people rebuild themselves from the inside out. Drawing on lived experience, authenticity, and compassion, he embodies the GHH mission by reminding others that growth isn't about perfection, it's about making the choice to keep moving forward.
"The person you're becoming requires a different version of you."
AMBASSADOR | @_BIGEFA
Big Efa
Big Efa is a GHH Champion who stands for strength, discipline, and brotherhood. He brings powerful presence and positive energy into everything he does, using training as a way to bring men together and build confidence. For Efa, strength is about lifting others as you level up yourself.
“Real strength is being disciplined enough to show up for yourself and your people.”
Craig Richards
Professional Boxer | @_CRAIGRICHARDS_
Nathaniel Thompson
The Meal Team | @THEMEALTEAM
Joel Fearon
Olympic Medalist | @JOELFEARON6
Christopher Flemming
The Meal Team | @THEMEALTEAM
Ali Diarrassouba
Team Raw Fitness | @TEAMRAW_FITNESS
Zamin
The People's Mentor | @_THEPEOPLESMENTOR
Mase
Vieur | @OFFICIAL.VIEUR
Big Miz
UK Strongman | @MRGORILLA_JUNGLE
OUR
CREATIVE
TEAM
JAIDEN LAUD
@JAIDENLAUD
CREATIVE DIRECTION + BRANDING
Jaiden Laud leads GHH's creative direction and branding, helping shape how the movement is seen and remembered. Through purposeful design and authentic storytelling, that translate the structure of GHH and inspire meaningful connection.
"The work isn't finished when it's created, it's finished when it makes an impact."
HEATED FLAWS
@HEATEDFLAWS
Creative Direction + strategy
Heated Flaws leads GHH's creative direction and post-production, helping shape how the movement is seen, heard, and experienced. Bringing GHH's message to life, ensuring every piece of content reflects the heart of the movement and connects with the community.
"The highest human act
is to inspire"
OPERATIONS MANAGER
mark oluonikoyi
Mark brings over a decade of experience in Talent Acquisition, partnering with high-growth businesses to build strong teams and people-first cultures. Drawing on his experience across fast-paced organisations, he understands the importance of creating workplaces where wellbeing and performance go hand in hand.
At GHH, Mark works closely with organisations to build meaningful partnerships and deliver practical solutions that support men's wellbeing, strengthen workplace culture, and create lasting impact.
"Every business has different needs and I’m motivated by helping shape support that feels relevant, practical and impactful."