IGNITE Fitness Holdings Appoints Joe Pepe, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
- Joe Pepe, Jr. has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of IGNITE Fitness Holdings, effective immediately.
- Joe Pepe, Jr. has been part of the Planet Fitness brand for more than 18 years and previously served as Chief Operating Officer at IGNITE.
- Cathy Stauffer, Chair of the Board, expressed excitement about Joe's appointment, stating, 'I'm thrilled to congratulate Joe on his appointment as IGNITE's next Chief Executive Officer.'
- Ryan Berk is stepping down from the Chief Executive Officer role to pursue other opportunities.
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IGNITE Fitness Holdings Appoints Joe Pepe, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
MILFORD, Conn., Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IGNITE Fitness Holdings ("IGNITE" or "the Company"), one of the largest developers and operators of fitness clubs under the Planet Fitness brand, today announced the appointment of Joe Pepe, Jr. as Chief Executive…


IGNITE Fitness Holdings Appoints Joe Pepe, Jr. as CEO
IGNITE Fitness Holdings, one of the largest developers and operators of fitness clubs under the Planet Fitness brand, announced the appointment of Joe Pepe, Jr. as CEO. Pepe will also join the company’s Board of Directors. IGNITE currently operates 134 Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada, with five additional openings planned by the end of 2025. Pepe, Jr. has been part of the Planet Fitness brand for more than 18 years and has se…
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