Planet Fitness Appoints Jay Stasz as Chief Financial Officer
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) has appointed Jay Stasz as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective November 15, 2024. Stasz brings over 25 years of finance experience and will succeed current CFO Tom Fitzgerald, who will remain with the company through December 2024 and serve as a consultant until March 2025. Stasz previously served as CFO at Savers Value Village, where he led their successful IPO in June 2023, and at Ollie's Bargain Outlet. The transition period will begin November 4, 2024, when Stasz joins the company to work alongside Fitzgerald before assuming the CFO role.
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) ha nominato Jay Stasz come nuovo Chief Financial Officer, con decorrenza 15 novembre 2024. Stasz porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel settore finanziario e succederà all'attuale CFO Tom Fitzgerald, che rimarrà con l'azienda fino a dicembre 2024 e fungerà da consulente fino a marzo 2025. Prima di questo incarico, Stasz ha ricoperto il ruolo di CFO presso Savers Value Village, dove ha guidato il loro riuscito IPO nel giugno 2023, e presso Ollie's Bargain Outlet. Il periodo di transizione inizierà il 4 novembre 2024, quando Stasz si unirà all'azienda per lavorare a fianco di Fitzgerald prima di assumere il ruolo di CFO.
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) ha nombrado a Jay Stasz como su nuevo Director Financiero, a partir del 15 de noviembre de 2024. Stasz cuenta con más de 25 años de experiencia en finanzas y sucederá al actual CFO Tom Fitzgerald, quien permanecerá en la empresa hasta diciembre de 2024 y servirá como consultor hasta marzo de 2025. Stasz fue CFO en Savers Value Village, donde lideró su exitosa oferta pública inicial en junio de 2023, y en Ollie's Bargain Outlet. El período de transición comenzará el 4 de noviembre de 2024, cuando Stasz se una a la empresa para trabajar junto a Fitzgerald antes de asumir el cargo de CFO.
플래닛 피트니스(주식 코드: PLNT)는 제이 스타즈를 새로운 최고 재무 책임자로 임명했으며, 이는 2024년 11월 15일부터 효력을 발휘합니다. 스타즈는 25년 이상의 재무 경력을 보유하고 있으며, 현 CFO인 톰 피츠제럴드의 뒤를 이어 맡게 됩니다. 피츠제럴드는 2024년 12월까지 회사에 남아 있으며 2025년 3월까지 컨설턴트로 근무할 예정입니다. 스타즈는 이전에 Savers Value Village에서 CFO로 재직하며 2023년 6월에 성공적인 IPO를 이끌었고, Ollie's Bargain Outlet에서도 일했습니다. 전환 기간은 2024년 11월 4일에 시작되며, 스타즈는 CFO 역할을 맡기 전에 피츠제럴드와 함께 일하기 위해 회사에 합류합니다.
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) a nommé Jay Stasz comme nouveau directeur financier, à compter du 15 novembre 2024. Stasz possède plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans le domaine financier et succédera à l'actuel CFO Tom Fitzgerald, qui restera avec l'entreprise jusqu'en décembre 2024 et servira de consultant jusqu'en mars 2025. Avant cela, Stasz était CFO chez Savers Value Village, où il a dirigé leur IPO réussie en juin 2023, et chez Ollie's Bargain Outlet. La période de transition commencera le 4 novembre 2024, lorsque Stasz rejoindra l'entreprise pour travailler aux côtés de Fitzgerald avant d'assumer le rôle de CFO.
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) hat Jay Stasz zum neuen Finanzvorstand ernannt, der am 15. November 2024 in Kraft tritt. Stasz bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung im Finanzbereich mit und wird den aktuellen CFO Tom Fitzgerald ablösen, der bis Dezember 2024 im Unternehmen bleibt und bis März 2025 als Berater tätig sein wird. Zuvor war Stasz CFO bei Savers Value Village, wo er den erfolgreichen Börsengang im Juni 2023 leitete, sowie bei Ollie's Bargain Outlet. Der Übergangszeitraum beginnt am 4. November 2024, wenn Stasz dem Unternehmen beitritt, um zunächst mit Fitzgerald zusammenzuarbeiten, bevor er die Rolle des CFO übernimmt.
- Appointment of experienced CFO with 25+ years in retail and consumer-facing environments
- Structured transition period with current CFO ensuring operational continuity
- New CFO brings successful IPO experience and growth track record
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Mr. Stasz is an accomplished finance executive with more than 25 years of experience in diverse retail and consumer-facing environments where he has been instrumental in developing high-performing finance teams and supporting significant growth and value creation. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Savers Value Village ("Savers"), the largest for-profit thrift operator in the
"I'm pleased to welcome Jay to the Planet Fitness team, and I'm confident he will support the execution of our strategic imperatives and our ongoing work with our franchisees to drive profitable growth," said Colleen Keating, Chief Executive Officer. "Jay is a highly experienced and collaborative leader who brings a proven track record of optimizing growth in retail and consumer spaces. I'm eager to work closely with him to support our team members as we provide high-quality and accessible fitness experiences for our members, and to ultimately increase value for shareholders."
"I am excited to join the Planet Fitness team during this next phase for the Company," said Mr. Stasz. "Planet Fitness is a brand with a clear mission and value proposition for its members as well as a compelling business model. I'm confident in its relevance to today's consumer, and its opportunities for growth in the
Ms. Keating continued, "On behalf of the entire Planet Fitness team, I want to thank Tom for his contributions and dedication to Planet Fitness since joining the Company in 2020. I am incredibly appreciative of Tom continuing to fulfill his duties as CFO throughout the search process and for working with Jay to ensure a smooth transition. Tom has been a true partner to me since I joined the Company, and we wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement."
Planet Fitness will issue its third quarter 2024 earnings report on November 7, 2024.
About Jay Stasz
Mr. Stasz is an accomplished finance executive with more than 25 years of experience in diverse retail and consumer-facing businesses. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Savers Value Village, the largest for-profit thrift operator in the
About Planet Fitness
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