Cybex International, Inc. appointed John McCarthy, founder and recently retired Executive Director of IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association), to its Board of Directors. During his 25 years of leadership, McCarthy was responsible for establishing IHRSA as one of the largest trade associations in the world for the health club industry representing 7,000 member clubs throughout the world including international chapters in Europe, Asia and South America.
“We are delighted that John McCarthy has agreed to join the CYBEX Board,” stated John Aglialoro, Chairman and CEO of CYBEX. “His knowledge of the industry is unparalleled and it was his vision that drove the creation and development of the most powerful organization in our industry. I am pleased that CYBEX shareholders will have the counsel and direction of John McCarthy as a Director.”
McCarthy is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with an MBA from Boston College. He was drafted by the New York Knicks and played on tour with the Harlem Globetrotters before becoming owner/manager of a fitness facility in Walpole, Massachusetts, which began his remarkable career in the fitness industry. As Executive Director of IHRSA, McCarthy created three magazines for the industry: Club Business International, Club Business Europe and Club Business Latin America. He also developed the largest fitness-only trade show in the world – which will be held in San Francisco March 28-31st, 2007 – at which time CYBEX will introduce several new products.
Before joining the Board, McCarthy knew CYBEX in his capacity as Executive Director of IHRSA. Commenting on his new involvement with the company, McCarthy stated “I am honored and delighted to join CYBEX's distinguished Board of Directors, and I look forward to working with John Aglialoro to accelerate the growth of CYBEX and the growth of the global fitness industry.”
