Clive Chesser – PureGym Group | Global Fitness 100™ 2025
Recognized as one of the top 100 leaders shaping the fitness industry.
Driving Global Scale in Low-Cost Fitness
Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym Group, brings over three decades of leadership in hospitality and leisure to the global fitness arena. Under his stewardship, PureGym operates more than 680 gyms with 2.2 million members, holding market-leading positions in the UK, Denmark, and Switzerland, while establishing a growing presence in the United States. His executive acumen and international experience define category standards, scale operations efficiently, and drive consistent, measurable growth across diverse markets.
Chesser’s leadership philosophy emphasizes operational excellence, customer-centric innovation, and high-performing teams. By championing PureGym’s affordable, flexible, and 24/7-access model, he has reinforced the company’s disruptive market proposition while ensuring consistency across global operations. Clive Chesser secures his place among the Global Fitness 100™ 2025 as a defining architect of accessible, scalable, and institutionally significant gym operations worldwide.
