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Planet Fitness Appoints Steve Beard to Board of Directors
Steve Beard brings leadership experience from Covista Inc. to Planet Fitness’ board of nine directors, supporting growth for 20.8 million members across nearly 2,900 clubs.
- Planet Fitness confirmed the appointment of Steve Beard, Chairman & CEO of Covista Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, as the company highlighted his leadership in healthcare education.
- After more than a decade at Heidrick & Struggles, the company said, `he served as Covista's Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel` and spearheaded its transformation to healthcare education.
- The move expands the board to nine directors as Planet Fitness serves about 20.8 million members across 2,896 clubs, with 90% owned by independent club owners.
- Company leaders said Beard's expertise will help drive sustainable growth and deliver value for shareholders, while the press release contains forward‑looking statements warning of risks and uncertainties.
- On 2026-02-11, Mr. Beard expressed that Planet Fitness' mission 'deeply resonates with me,' as the company said it continues to be well positioned amid rising health interest.
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