Danny Waggoner – RSG Group USA | Global Fitness 100™ 2025
Recognized as one of the top 100 leaders shaping the fitness industry.
Transforming Operational Excellence and Scale
Danny Waggoner, Co-CEO of RSG Group USA, brings over 25 years of continuous leadership at Gold’s Gym. He directs corporate and franchise operations nationwide, overseeing hundreds of locations while implementing scalable operational frameworks, restoring profitability, and optimizing member experience. His executive oversight encompasses P&L management, post-acquisition integration, and system-wide performance improvements, establishing benchmarks for operational rigor and sustainable growth across the fitness sector.
Waggoner emphasizes precision in operational design, disciplined performance management, and replicable systems that enable global scalability. He has led pandemic-era recovery initiatives, rebuilt underperforming departments, and embedded data-driven strategies across teams. Recognized for his transformative leadership and enduring influence, Waggoner exemplifies the standards of operational excellence, innovation, and institutional impact that secure his position among the Global Fitness 100™ 2025.
