Pedro Miguel Marques is a dynamic, passionate, and results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in the Health and Fitness industry, including extensive work in the hospitality sector across various regions such as Europe and the GCC.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from Portugal and is certified as a Crucial Conversations Coach (Crucial Learning, UAE) as well as an NLP Coach (London-COE). Throughout his career, Pedro has held several leadership positions in diverse environments. His roles include Fitness Director at Aquafitness Clubs in Portugal, Area Manager for Qatar and Bahrain overseeing four clubs, and Regional Fitness Manager for 16 clubs in the UAE. Most recently, he serves as Head of J Club by Jumeirah Hotel & Resorts, a premier lifestyle club in Dubai, where he leads the strategic direction for two luxury five-star clubs.
Pedro is a talented professional dedicated to empowering his team to achieve their performance goals and advance their careers through a collaborative and strategic approach. He is committed to delivering exceptional experiences that meet the highest standards. Over the years, Pedro has shared his expertise through various press releases and articles in reputable publications such as “The National” (UAE), Sportlife and G&C (Portugal), as well as appearances on national television.
Under Pedro’s leadership at J Club, he achieved remarkable results and established new standards across the clubs, significantly enhancing the member and guest experience and positioning J Club as a leader in luxury fitness and lifestyle. Pedro is also a speaker at Beyond Activ EMEA in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
