Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King to Retire; Succession Process Underway
Krissy Vann | Host, All Things Fitness and Wellness
Xponential Fitness, Inc. has announced that Chief Executive Officer Mark King intends to retire, citing health reasons. The company stated that King will continue in his role until a successor is appointed, with the Board of Directors initiating a formal search process.
King, who joined Xponential in June 2023, said in a prepared statement, “It has been an honor to lead Xponential’s team through a critical and transformative period.” He added, “During my time as CEO, I leveraged my extensive experience in scaling global franchises to strengthen and broaden the appeal of our category-leading fitness brands. I helped stabilize the company through a focus on franchisee health and creating a customer-centric culture and laid out a strategy for the next phase of growth. Additionally, I appointed key executives to build a world-class leadership team to fulfill the vision of becoming the global franchisor of choice in health and wellness.”
Chairman of the Board Mark Grabowski acknowledged King’s tenure: “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I commend Mark for his contributions and dedication to supporting franchisees and his positive impact on the Company. It has been a privilege to work with Mark, and we wish him the best in his retirement.”
King is expected to participate in the company’s upcoming Analyst and Investor Day on May 29, 2025, at the New York Stock Exchange. The event will include presentations from members of the executive team, including Chief Financial Officer John Meloun, President of North America John Kawaja, and Chief Operating Officer of North America Tim Weiderhoft. The agenda will focus on company operations, strategy, and long-term shareholder priorities.
Xponential Fitness operates a portfolio of boutique fitness and wellness brands, including Club Pilates, Pure Barre, StretchLab, and Rumble, among others. The company went public in 2021.
