CEO, Australia & New Zealand

Fitness & Lifestyle Group

Andrew Pears

Andrew was appointed CEO, FLG Australia and New Zealand, in July 2021, after joining FLG as Head of Corporate Development in April 2017 and subsequently serving for three years as Group Chief Operating Officer from September 2018. Andrew is focused on delivering FLG’s strategic and growth priorities in Australia and New Zealand, which incorporates over 275 company-owned clubs and studios, and a team in excess of 6,000. The division operates under the brands of Goodlife, Fitness First, Zap Fitness 24/7, Jetts (New Zealand) and Barry’s. Prior to joining Fitness & Lifestyle Group, Andrew worked in a range of corporate advisory and direct investment roles with Macquarie Capital, Capella Capital (Lend Lease) and Citi. As a Director within Citi’s Investment Banking division, Andrew advised corporate and private equity clients on company strategy, mergers & acquisitions and capital raisings.