24 Hour Fitness announced the appointment of senior business leaders to its board of directors.

The fitness chain said “the board members have a deep understanding of the role digital plays in member engagement and results that are expected to advance the company’s transformation and innovation roadmap.”

“We are pleased to welcome our new directors to 24 Hour Fitness,” said Tony Ueber, CEO, 24 Hour Fitness. “They join our company at an exciting time for the fitness industry. As we navigate beyond the pandemic, we’ve optimized our business cost structure, re-invested in our facilities and are committed to an inclusive, diverse and engaged workforce. The depth of experience among these individuals will further strengthen our relationships with members and guests over the long term. We’re united in our commitment to delivering a personally meaningful fitness experience that inspires every individual to help us create a healthier, happier world.”

The new Board members include:

  • Michael Barnett, Executive Managing Director and Director of Research for U.S. Corporate Credit at Sculptor Capital where he is responsible for sourcing and managing credit investments for the firm’s credit strategy.
  • Patrick Fallon, Managing Principal at Monarch Alternative Capital LP, a New York-based investment firm.
  • John Rapaport, Chief Investment Officer of Keyframe Capital and a Partner at Cyrus Capital Partners.
  • Dolf A. Berle, CEO for Lindblad Expeditions, an ecotourism company. Prior to this new role, Berle served as CEO of Topgolf.
  • Deepen Parikh, co-founder and partner, Courtside Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage companies in fitness, wellness, sports and gaming.
  • Lori Tauber Marcus, a senior executive in consumer-facing industries and has held roles in Fortune 100 companies, PE and VC-backed businesses.

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