Alberto Perlman – Zumba Fitness | Global Fitness 100™ 2025
Recognized as one of the top 100 leaders shaping the fitness industry.
Mastering Global Dance-Fitness Leadership
Alberto Perlman is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Zumba Fitness, the world’s largest branded fitness program with more than 15 million weekly participants across 200,000 locations in 185+ countries. He directs a diversified enterprise spanning specialty formats, STRONG Nation™, consumer products, live events, and digital offerings—translating studio-based energy into a global health and lifestyle franchise. Perlman oversees licensing, content development, and international distribution to sustain engagement and expand Zumba’s worldwide presence.
A summa cum laude graduate of Babson College, Perlman combines product innovation with community-driven marketing and global partnerships. He founded the Zumbathon® charity platform and has led alliances with Susan G. Komen, Augie’s Quest, and the Global Foodbanking Network, aligning commercial scale with social impact. By institutionalizing dance as a mainstream fitness modality and creating enduring business models, Alberto Perlman earns his place on the Global Fitness 100™ 2025.
