Managing Director / Anytime Fitness Australia
Simon Thompson
Simon Thompson is a performance-driven leader in health, wellness, and franchising, with a lifelong passion for helping people thrive. As Managing Director of Anytime Fitness Australia – Australia’s largest fitness community – Simon leads a high-performing team and a committed network of Franchise Partners, united by a bold ambition: to improve the health and wellbeing of a million Australians. With over six years at Collective Wellness Group, Simon brings a unique blend of elite athletic experience and commercial acumen. A former Olympic and Commonwealth Games triathlete representing Australia on the world stage, he has since held senior national and global roles with brands including Trek Bicycle and Zwift, helping drive international growth and community engagement. Throughout his career, Simon has remained deeply focused on purpose-led growth, strong brand leadership, and delivering results that make a difference.
How these top brands recruit, retain and motivate in today's fitness world
Friday 19 September
12:30 pm - 1:10 pm
Business of Fitness Theatre 1

Steve Grant
Founder & Director
Gymhub

Grant Gamble
CEO & Co-founder
Affintiy OS

Paul Brown
Mr Retention

Simon Thompson
Managing Director
Anytime Fitness Australia

Hali Otter
Head of People and Culture
CityCave