Mo Chaudry

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

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

Property and finance

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

Waterworld (1999–2025)

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

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

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

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

Honours

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

Personal life

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

Recent development (2025)

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]