John Stellato – Hydrow | Global Fitness 100™ 2025
Recognized as one of the top 100 leaders shaping the fitness industry.
Mastering Connected Rowing Leadership
John Stellato is President and CEO of Hydrow, the category-leading connected rowing platform that delivers immersive, on-water fitness experiences to the home market. Appointed CEO in May 2024, Stellato directs product, content, and commercial strategy for a brand that is a recognized Most Loved Workplace for its inclusive culture. His mandate is to expand Hydrow’s member engagement, broaden distribution, and deepen its community footprint across consumer and commercial channels.
A former CEO of Loyal3 and long-tenured executive at The Pritzker Organization, Stellato combines institutional finance and growth-stage operating experience—with his career beginning at Goldman Sachs and the Boston Consulting Group. He has prioritized scalable product economics, content investment, and a culture of inclusion. By translating strategic capital allocation and operational rigor into sustained member growth and product excellence, Stellato secures his place among the Global Fitness 100™ 2025, defining the future of connected, performance-driven home fitness.
