ExCeL London, UK

ExCeL London, UK

18 Jun - 19 Jun 2025

For further information on exhibiting contact Lucy Findlay-Beale, Event Director.

IICC Dwarka, Delhi, India

IICC Dwarka, Delhi, India

25 Sep - 26 Sep 2025

For further information on exhibiting contact Lucy Findlay-Beale, Event Director

Opening a gym? DON'T!

Thursday 13th June 10:25 - 11:10

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A panel discussion with Shaun Stafford and guests: Shaun Stafford and guests explore why opening a gym, is no longer the only key for success in the operator space.

Speakers

Shaun Stafford

City Athletic

Shaun Stafford is a Two Time Fitness World Champion and the Founder and MD of City Athletic gyms. He is also the UK & Europe GM for GHOST Lifestyle. Shaun has a huge amount of knowledge and experience in the fitness industry; and has been highly successful in opening and building a community of gym-goers across his two London-based gyms.

John Penny

Managing Director

Third Space

John Penny is the MD of Third Space where he has held this role for over four years overseeing operations, sales and product development strategy. John comes from a back ground of Sports Science, Coaching and Business Development and has held senior leadership role across premium high volume operations in London with multiple brands over the past fifteen years. Third Space is positioned as London's Luxury Health Club offering- inspiring members to be their personal best through outstanding experiences -and plans to expand its club portfolio further into London over the coming years.

Marc Diaper

Chief Executive

GymBox

With nearly twenty years leisure industry experience Marc has worked his way from Personal Trainer and Sports Therapist to his current position as CEO of Gymbox where he overseas business strategy with a major focus on people, brand and marketing. Gymbox are considered to be London’s best fitness brand and amongst other USP’s offer the most unique and diverse classes in the City. Marc worked as both Sales Director and Managing Director before taking over as CEO in 2016. Marc has an entrepreneurial drive and believes all businesses must focus on brand standards and consistency and continually evolve their products to stay relevant. He has a real passion for team progression and development and currently employs over 200 with an additional 600 personal trainers and group fitness instructors working on a freelance basis.

Vish Amin

CEO & Co-Founder

UNTIL

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