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HCM HOT: 2025 HCM Interviews

HCM had a bumper year in 2025, talking to CEOs from across the world of fitness, health and wellness. We hope you enjoy their insights

Published in Health Club Management 2025 issue 12
Read in the digital edition | Download PDF of this issue
Alun Peacock, CEO, JD Gyms
HCM spoke to CEOs from across the world of fitness, health and wellness / JD GYMS
Juan del Río
The CEO of VivaGym has a new war chest that’s enabling a rapid acceleration of growth
Juan del Río, CEO, VivaGym
Juan del Río, CEO, VivaGym VivaGym

"If we’re faced with a choice between quantity and quality, we dismiss the opportunity. We need both"

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 1 2025 here

Read the full article online here

Duncan Kerr & Dr Nick Harvey

There’s a health and wellbeing revolution underway in Sussex, UK, at the Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing centre

Duncan Kerr & Dr Nick Harvey, Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing centre
Duncan Kerr & Dr Nick Harvey, Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing centre Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing / Cripps Photography

"It felt as though the stars were aligning"

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 2 2025 here

Read the full article online here

Clive Chesser
With one-plus gyms opening a week and the integration of Blink Fitness underway in the US, the new CEO of PureGym has a busy schedule
Clive Chesser, CEO, PureGym
Clive Chesser, CEO, PureGym PureGym

"It was a brand I was familiar with and admired for its convenience, great value and consistently high quality"

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 3 2025 here

Read the full article online here

Jordi Bella
At Synergym, profitability is underpinned by an exclusively organic growth strategy, explains its managing director
Jordi Bella, MD, Synergym
Jordi Bella, MD, Synergym Synergym

"We have the most profitable business model in the industry. We can deliver up to 50 per cent EBITDA margins"

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 4 2025 here

Read the full article online here

Richard Calvert
The CEO of country club operator The Club Company sees huge opportunities for growth in the UK and potentially internationally
Richard Calvert, CEO, The Club Company
Richard Calvert, CEO, The Club Company The Club Company

"Name me any other business where the market leader has less than one per cent of the market"

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 5 2025 here

Read the full article online here

Steve May
When it comes to health delivery, Mytime Active is tearing up the funding rulebook says its CEO
Steve May, CEO, Mytime Active
Steve May, CEO, Mytime Active Mytime Active

We don’t see this as a competitive market. The more of us there are helping people the better

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 6 2025 here

Read the full article online here

Gurpreet Gujral
Nuffield Health may boast an exceptional healthcare heritage, but its fitness proposition aims to stand aloneas consumers’ #1 choice says its COO
Gurpreet Gujral, COO, Nuffield Health
Gurpreet Gujral, COO, Nuffield Health Nuffield Health

"We’re driving good profitability and generating the resources we need to invest"

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 7 2025 here

Read the full article online here

Tom Leverton
10,000 sites and 10 million members by 2030 – this the ambitious goal of Purpose Brands, explains its CEO
Tom Leverton, CEO, Purpose Brands
Tom Leverton, CEO, Purpose Brands Purpose Brands

"As the largest player in the global health and wellness industry, we can do a lot of great things"

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 8 2025 here

Read the full article online here

Greg Oliver
APAC expansion is on the cards for Fitness and Lifestyle Group as it pivots to a premium value market position says its group CEO
Greg Oliver, CEO, Fitness and Lifestyle Group
Greg Oliver, CEO, Fitness and Lifestyle Group Fitness and Lifestyle Group

"We’re forging a compelling new proposition and market classification and calling it Premium Value"

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 9 2025 here

Read the full article online here

Alun Peacock
As JD Gyms celebrates the opening of its 100th club, its CEO reflects on the story so far and outlines plans.
Alun Peacock, CEO, JD Gyms
Alun Peacock, CEO, JD Gyms JD Gyms

"JD Gyms is delivering sector-leading metrics, record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA"

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 10 2025 here

Read the full article online here

Philippe Herbette
With 400 locations and plans to enter new markets in 2026, Fitness Park Group’s growth shows no signs of slowing explains its CEO
Philippe Herbette, CEO, Fitness Park Group
Philippe Herbette, CEO, Fitness Park Group Fitness Park Group

"I believe together we can change the world"

Read the full article in the digital edition of HCM 11 2025 here

Read the full article online here

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Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Epassi – Going corporate

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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

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Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Pulse Fitness & Balance Health

Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Published in Health Club Management 2025 issue 12
Read in the digital edition | Download PDF of this issue
Alun Peacock, CEO, JD Gyms
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"If we’re faced with a choice between quantity and quality, we dismiss the opportunity. We need both"

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"It felt as though the stars were aligning"

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"We’re driving good profitability and generating the resources we need to invest"

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"As the largest player in the global health and wellness industry, we can do a lot of great things"

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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
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