Ben Francis – Gymshark | Global Fitness 100™ 2025
Recognized as one of the top 100 leaders shaping the fitness industry.
Builder of a Global Fitness Brand
Ben Francis, Founder and CEO of Gymshark, has grown the company from a garage in Birmingham, UK, in 2012 into a billion-dollar global fitness apparel powerhouse. He leads 900+ employees across five international offices and oversees 14 online stores serving millions of customers in over 230 countries. Gymshark’s community-driven ecosystem—supported by 22+ million highly engaged social followers—blends performance innovation with lifestyle appeal, defining global fitness culture and setting institutional standards for digital-first brand growth.
A serial innovator, Francis has scaled Gymshark from a dropshipping startup to a globally recognized brand renowned for cutting-edge design, functional apparel, and athlete-centric community engagement. His strategic vision, operational excellence, and commitment to empowering athletes position him as a transformative leader in fitness, activewear, and social commerce. Ben Francis secures his place on the Global Fitness 100™ 2025 as a defining architect of modern global fitness culture.
