Planet Fitness Names Levi Strauss CFO to Board, Expanding to Ten Directors
Planet Fitness appointed Harmit Singh, Chief Financial and Growth Officer of Levi Strauss & Co., to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to ten members effective immediately. He led Levi Strauss’s 2019 IPO and grew its store base by roughly 200 locations over five years.
1. Board Expansion and Appointment
Planet Fitness has expanded its Board of Directors to ten members with the immediate appointment of Harmit Singh, Levi Strauss & Co.’s Chief Financial and Growth Officer. His role on the board enhances oversight in finance, corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and franchise operations.
2. Singh’s Leadership Credentials
Singh brings over 40 years of international commercial and financial leadership, having overseen Levi Strauss’s 2019 IPO and driven expansion of approximately 200 stores in five years. His prior roles include leading Hyatt Hotels’ IPO and holding senior financial positions at Yum! Brands.
3. Strategic Value for Planet Fitness
Singh’s expertise in scaling global consumer and hospitality brands is expected to bolster Planet Fitness’s member growth and club network expansion. His background in investor relations, store and franchise development, and financial transformation aligns with the company’s long-term value creation objectives.