Planet Fitness Strengthens Leadership Team with Two New Appointments
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) has announced two key leadership appointments. Chip Ohlsson will join as Chief Development Officer effective January 20, 2025, and Brian Povinelli as Chief Marketing Officer effective February 10, 2025. Both executives will report to CEO Colleen Keating.
Ohlsson brings 30 years of hospitality industry experience, most recently serving as Executive VP and Chief Development Officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. His background includes experience as a franchisee of a fast-casual restaurant brand. Povinelli joins from Marriott International, where he was Global Head of Marketing & Brand, overseeing strategy for over 25 brands.
These appointments aim to support Planet Fitness's strategic goals, including accelerating club openings, redefining brand strategy, and leveraging the company's industry leadership position.
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) ha annunciato due importanti nomine nel suo team di leadership. Chip Ohlsson entrerà in carica come Chief Development Officer a partire dal 20 gennaio 2025, mentre Brian Povinelli sarà il nuovo Chief Marketing Officer dal 10 febbraio 2025. Entrambi i dirigenti riporteranno alla CEO Colleen Keating.
Ohlsson porta con sé 30 anni di esperienza nel settore dell'ospitalità, avendo recentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Executive VP e Chief Development Officer presso Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. La sua carriera include anche esperienze come franchisee di un brand di ristorazione fast-casual. Povinelli, invece, proviene da Marriott International, dove era il Global Head of Marketing & Brand, supervisionando la strategia per oltre 25 marchi.
Queste nomine mirano a supportare gli obiettivi strategici di Planet Fitness, tra cui l'accelerazione delle aperture dei club, la ridefinizione della strategia di branding e la valorizzazione della posizione di leadership dell'azienda nel settore.
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) ha anunciado dos importantes nombramientos en su liderazgo. Chip Ohlsson se unirá como Chief Development Officer a partir del 20 de enero de 2025, y Brian Povinelli como Chief Marketing Officer a partir del 10 de febrero de 2025. Ambos ejecutivos reportarán a la CEO Colleen Keating.
Ohlsson aporta 30 años de experiencia en la industria de la hospitalidad, habiendo servido más recientemente como Executive VP y Chief Development Officer en Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Su experiencia incluye haber sido franquiciado de una marca de restaurantes de comida rápida. Povinelli se une desde Marriott International, donde fue el Global Head of Marketing & Brand, supervisando la estrategia de más de 25 marcas.
Estos nombramientos tienen como objetivo apoyar las metas estratégicas de Planet Fitness, que incluyen acelerar la apertura de clubes, redefinir la estrategia de marca y aprovechar la posición de liderazgo de la empresa en la industria.
플래닛 피트니스 (NYSE: PLNT)는 두 가지 주요 리더십 임명을 발표했습니다. 칩 올슨이 2025년 1월 20일부로 최고 개발 책임자로 합류하며, 브라이언 포비넬리가 2025년 2월 10일부로 최고 마케팅 책임자로 임명됩니다. 두 임원 모두 CEO 콜린 키팅에게 보고합니다.
올슨은 30년의 환대 산업 경험을 가지고 있으며, 최신에는 윈드함 호텔 & 리조트에서 Executive VP 및 최고 개발 책임자로 근무했습니다. 그의 경력에는 패스트 캐주얼 레스토랑 브랜드의 프랜차이즈 운영 경험이 포함되어 있습니다. 포비넬리는 이전에 메리엇 인터내셔널에서 글로벌 마케팅 및 브랜드 책임자로서 25개 이상의 브랜드의 전략을 감독하고 있었습니다.
이번 임명은 플래닛 피트니스의 전략적 목표를 지원하기 위한 것으로, 클럽 개장 가속화, 브랜드 전략 재정의 및 회사의 업계 리더십 위치 활용 등을 포함합니다.
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) a annoncé deux nominations clés au sein de sa direction. Chip Ohlsson rejoindra l'entreprise en tant que Chief Development Officer à partir du 20 janvier 2025, et Brian Povinelli en tant que Chief Marketing Officer à partir du 10 février 2025. Les deux dirigeants seront sous la responsabilité de la CEO Colleen Keating.
Ohlsson possède 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie de l'hospitalité, ayant récemment occupé le poste de Executive VP et Chief Development Officer chez Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Son expérience inclut également celle de franchiseur d'une marque de restauration rapide. Povinelli arrive de Marriott International, où il était le Global Head of Marketing & Brand, supervisant la stratégie de plus de 25 marques.
Ces nominations visent à soutenir les objectifs stratégiques de Planet Fitness, incluant l'accélération des ouvertures de clubs, la redéfinition de la stratégie de marque et l'exploitation de la position de leadership de l'entreprise dans le secteur.
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) hat zwei wichtige Führungspositionen neu besetzt. Chip Ohlsson wird ab dem 20. Januar 2025 als Chief Development Officer tätig sein und Brian Povinelli wird ab dem 10. Februar 2025 als Chief Marketing Officer einsteigen. Beide Führungskräfte berichten an die CEO Colleen Keating.
Ohlsson bringt 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Hotelbranche mit, zuletzt war er Executive VP und Chief Development Officer bei Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Zu seinem Hintergrund gehört auch die Erfahrung als Franchise-Nehmer einer Fast-Casual-Restaurantmarke. Povinelli wechselt von Marriott International, wo er als Global Head of Marketing & Brand tätig war und die Strategie für über 25 Marken leitete.
Diese Ernennungen sollen die strategischen Ziele von Planet Fitness unterstützen, darunter die Beschleunigung der Cluberöffnungen, die Neudefinition der Markenstrategie und die Nutzung der Führungsposition des Unternehmens in der Branche.
- Strategic leadership enhancement with two experienced executives from major hospitality brands
- Addition of franchise-experienced CDO strengthens franchisee relations
- New CMO brings extensive multi-brand marketing expertise from Marriott's portfolio of 25+ brands
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Company Appoints Chip Ohlsson as Chief Development Officer and Brian Povinelli as Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Ohlsson is an accomplished development executive with three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. He joins Planet Fitness from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, leading the development of the company's 24 hotel brands across
Mr. Povinelli is a seasoned marketing executive with more than 30 years of experience at renowned hospitality and apparel brands, in addition to agency experience. He joins Planet Fitness from Marriott International where he most recently served as Global Head of Marketing & Brand, leading the company's overall go-to-market strategy and oversaw end-to-end customer experience for over 25 brands in Marriott's portfolio. Mr. Povinelli has extensive experience in leveraging data and insights to drive strategy and execution while partnering with franchisees to support systemwide revenue growth.
"I look forward to welcoming Chip and Brian, two highly experienced executives, to our leadership team," said Colleen Keating, Chief Executive Officer. "Chip and Brian are both veterans in their fields with impressive track records of leading consumer-facing brands through periods of expansion while collaborating with franchisees to drive profitable growth. Their collective skills and expertise will be critical as we continue to execute our strategic imperatives, including accelerating club openings, redefining our brand strategy and pulling it through our marketing to leverage our size, scale and industry leadership."
Mr. Ohlsson said, "I'm thrilled to be joining the Planet Fitness team at this exciting time for the Company. Planet Fitness has tremendous opportunities for growth both domestically and in strategic international markets. I look forward to working with Colleen, the rest of the team, and franchisees, to harness the Company's current momentum and further scale its global presence."
Mr. Povinelli said, "Planet Fitness is an iconic and differentiated brand with broad demographic appeal. I look forward to joining the Company at this pivotal moment for the brand and am excited to work with the team to strengthen the brand's leadership position and expand access to fitness and wellness for all."
About Chip Ohlsson
Chip Ohlsson is an accomplished development executive with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in launching hotel brands and accelerating growth. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from 2015 to 2024, leading the development of 24 hotel brands across
About Brian Povinelli
Brian Povinelli is a proven brand marketer and executive leader with a career spanning the largest hospitality brands in the world, apparel brands, and marketing agencies. Mr. Povinelli most recently served as Global Head of Marketing & Brand of Marriott International where he was responsible for many of the company's marketing functions, including marketing partnerships, demand generation in the
About Planet Fitness
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