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Planet Fitness Appoints Bill Bode as Chief Operating Officer and Jennifer Simmons as Chief Strategy Officer

PUBLIC · PLNTFeb 12, 2025

Position

Chief Strategy Officer

Company

Planet Fitness

Jennifer Simmons
HamptonHealth CareSportsHospitalityFitnessWellness

Description

Planet Fitness has realigned its leadership team to support the company's strategic imperatives and propel the brand forward. Bill Bode will move into the newly-created Chief Operating Officer role and oversee operations for both franchise and corporate clubs, while Jennifer Simmons will take on the newly-created Chief Strategy Officer role.

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Company Information

Company

Planet Fitness

Location

145 Rue Pierre-Simon Laplace

Hampton, New Hampshire, United States

About

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of December 31, 2021, Planet Fitness had 15.2 million members and 2,254 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

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