Planet Fitness announces two executive appointments

Planet Fitness (PLNT) announced that it has appointed Chip Ohlsson as Chief Development Officer, effective January 20, and Brian Povinelli as Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 10. Ohlsson and Povinelli will report directly to CEO Colleen Keating. Ohlsson is a development executive with three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. He joins Planet Fitness from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH), where he most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, leading the development of the company’s 24 hotel brands across North America. Povinelli is a marketing executive with more than 30 years of experience at renowned hospitality and apparel brands, in addition to agency experience. He joins Planet Fitness from Marriott International (MAR) where he most recently served as Global Head of Marketing & Brand, leading the company’s overall go-to-market strategy and oversaw end-to-end customer experience for over 25 brands in Marriott’s portfolio.