FitPro worldwide unveils Kevin Laferriere as new CEO
POSTED 08 May 2014 . BY Jak Phillips
Laferriere holds an abundance of educational accolades, including 36 fitness certifications
Fitness training association FitPro worldwide has appointed health and fitness industry stalwart Kevin Laferriere as its new CEO.
Laferriere has more than 23 years’ experience in the sector and will be based in FitPro’s North American offices in Denver, Colorado. He is tasked with harnessing his skills and experience to grow and expand Fitpro’s global reach with new products and services, as it bids to be the world’s leading professional fitness development firm.
Prior to his appointment at FitPro, Laferriere’s roles included president and COO at US health club chain Lifestyle Family Fitness, also holding senior roles in sales, operations and fitness services within the club. In addition, Laferriere was both managing partner and co-owner of multiple Gold’s Gym franchises for 11 years.
“Kevin Laferriere’s decades of experience provide him with the knowledge and capability to expand and solidify FitPro’s reputation as a worldwide support network for fitness professionals,” said FitPro founder and chair Brent Hallo. “He is an instrumental component in our world-class management team.”
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FitPro worldwide unveils Kevin Laferriere as new CEO
POSTED 08 May 2014 . BY Jak Phillips
Laferriere holds an abundance of educational accolades, including 36 fitness certifications
Fitness training association FitPro worldwide has appointed health and fitness industry stalwart Kevin Laferriere as its new CEO.
Laferriere has more than 23 years’ experience in the sector and will be based in FitPro’s North American offices in Denver, Colorado. He is tasked with harnessing his skills and experience to grow and expand Fitpro’s global reach with new products and services, as it bids to be the world’s leading professional fitness development firm.
Prior to his appointment at FitPro, Laferriere’s roles included president and COO at US health club chain Lifestyle Family Fitness, also holding senior roles in sales, operations and fitness services within the club. In addition, Laferriere was both managing partner and co-owner of multiple Gold’s Gym franchises for 11 years.
“Kevin Laferriere’s decades of experience provide him with the knowledge and capability to expand and solidify FitPro’s reputation as a worldwide support network for fitness professionals,” said FitPro founder and chair Brent Hallo. “He is an instrumental component in our world-class management team.”
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is
thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer.
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym
from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been
disclosed.
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.
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slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.
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Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women. [more...]
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thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise
and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]
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