Equinox, founded in 1991 and operator of over 100 full-service fitness clubs globally, announced today that it has appointed Marc Mastronardi as president.

Mastronardi and the executive leadership team will develop organizational strategies to drive Equinox’s “continued success, profitability and future growth.” He will lead operations, employee and member experience, financial performance, and innovation across all club offerings.

Mastronardi assumed the position of president on August 12 and reports to Harvey Spevak, executive chairman and managing partner of Equinox Group.

“Equinox is an iconic global brand with a robust pipeline of new club openings ahead,” said Spevak. “Marc’s strong leadership and operating experience at scale will drive a culture of continued success as we accelerate towards our next phase of growth.”

Equinox has over 25 new locations forecasted. The company also continues exploring additional opportunities globally in new and existing markets.

“I am looking forward to using my experience to build on the incredible momentum that Harvey and the talented Equinox team have created,” said Mastronardi. “Through innovation and a commitment to delivering an unrivaled member experience, Equinox is well-positioned for the future as the authority in high-performance luxury living.”

Mastronardi has over 25 years of extensive experience in retail, having held a broad range of leadership positions at Macy’s, Inc. where, most recently, he was the executive vice president and chief stores officer, overseeing over 500 stores and 75,000 employees globally. He serves on the Delivering Good, NYC board and as Board Chairman of the Fashion Scholarship Fund Executive Committee. He is also an alumnus of the New York City David Rockefeller Fellows Class of 2013. He holds a BS from Boston College.

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