John has worked with IHRSA since July 2005 to bring focus and commitment to the growth of the International Fitness industry on behalf of the US-based trade association. He was previously the Vice President International / Managing Director, Asia Pacific for Life Fitness, responsible for the P&L of 3 subsidiaries and 10 distributors covering 24 Asian countries. Through his extensive regional travels, he has developed a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the Asian fitness industry. John has over 30 years of Asian experience in sales and marketing, operations and management in various sporting-related fields. His former responsibilities include senior positions in the tennis (Prince Manufacturing - a division of Benetton), sports footwear (Growth-Link Nike and Kappa), and entrepreneurial club management and sales businesses (Tennis Concepts). He was the President of The American Club in Hong Kong (2001), and is currently on the Boards of several voluntary Associations.
His Session: “The Global Fitness Industry: Size and Trends”
With effects from the Global Economic Crisis gradually diminishing the Fitness Industry is experiencing positive growth in some key countries, but challenges remain. Learn about where the industry is HOT, and the key trends and issues which will make it HOTTER!
About IHRSA

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association is the fitness industry's only global trade association. IHRSA represents over 9,000 for profit health and fitness facilities and over 650 supplier companies in 75 countries. IHRSA's mission is to grow, protect and promote the health and fitness industry, and to provide its members with benefits that will help them be more successful.
IHRSA members represent health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide. IHRSA and its members are dedicated to making the world healthier through regular exercise and fitness
For more information at http://www.ihrsa.org/about/