Chip Ohlsson

Chip Ohlsson is Chief Development Officer at Planet Fitness.

He is an accomplished development executive with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in launching hotel brands and accelerating growth. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from 2015 to 2024, leading the development of 24 hotel brands across North America. During his tenure, he achieved 16 consecutive quarters of growth, restructured sales teams, strengthened relationships with key ownership groups and managed a $29 million annual budget. From 2006 to 2015, Mr. Ohlsson served as Vice President at Starwood Hotels and Resorts where he oversaw the development of hotel brands across the U.S. and Canada. He successfully launched the aloft and Element brands, which became industry leaders, and revitalized the Four Points by Sheraton brand, contributing to the company exceeding its annual growth targets. Earlier in his career, he held roles of increasing responsibility at Cendant Corporation. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from William Paterson College.

Chip is a speaker at Beyond Activ Americas in Dallas, USA.