David Patchell-Evans – GoodLife Fitness | Global Fitness 100™ 2025
Recognized as one of the top 100 leaders shaping the fitness industry.
Shaping Canada’s Fitness Transformation
David Patchell-Evans, Founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness, leads Canada’s largest fitness network, comprising over 450 clubs, 11,000 employees, and serving 1.5+ million members. Since 1979, he has expanded GoodLife and its brands—Fit4Less, Éconofitness, and Oxygen Yoga & Fitness—setting national wellness benchmarks and reshaping health habits for 1 in 25 Canadians. His strategic vision positions GoodLife as a premier authority in fitness and wellness.
Patchell-Evans blends entrepreneurial discipline with philanthropic purpose, founding the GoodLife Kids Foundation, impacting 260,000+ children, and contributing $11M+ to autism research. His focus on scalable growth, inclusive wellness, and community engagement establishes him as a transformative leader — securing his place on the Global Fitness 100™ 2025.
