With over 37 years’ experience in the fitness industry, Richard has owned and operated 47 health clubs, varying in size from niche 200 member weight loss facilities, to his largest club of over 7,000 members. He is one of Australia’s most awarded club operators, having won the coveted Australian Health Club of the Year, as well as numerous state and territory awards. As a founding board member and shareholder of Anytime Fitness, Richard has been instrumental in the growth of the business since day one. He is especially passionate about member retention, in-club experience, ethical franchising and unit level profitability. He maintains ownership interests in multiple service based retail businesses today, giving him a great perspective of the realities faced at the coal-face by franchisee operators. Outside of fitness, Richard has broad experience in other industries including professional sport, transport and food franchising. Richard is a former Chairman of the A-League club Central Coast Mariners FC, and has previously founded, owned and operated a chain of over twenty franchised coffee shops. Richard is also an avid philanthropist, donating material financial support to multiple charitable organisations on a regular and ongoing basis.