Life Fitness CEO and leadership

A transformative and forward-thinking senior executive and top corporate officer with a proven track record of global and domestic accomplishment in strategic sales, marketing, negotiations, cost streamlining, strategic partnerships, product development, commercial brand matrix, brand strategy and identity, and team leadership.

Expertise in brands and categories, global P&L, and organizational turn-around. An agile frontrunner known for adding value, resolving complex issues, forming strong relationships, and creating unparalleled business success.

Experienced Division President and Corporate Officer for mid-sized, publicly traded corporation having regular exposure to an Independent Board of Directors, key stakeholders (buy-side and sell-side), stock analysts and Wall Street events.

Demonstrated success in leading companies to grow revenue while driving profitability through organic expansion combined with M&A activities and strategic partnerships.

Particular strengths include change leadership and organizational team building. Recognized for the ability to create Followership corporately and across the greater sports and fitness industry. Widely respected as an advocate for increased focus on childhood obesity and its effect on individuals and society.

Specialties:

• Culture Change - Willingness to get teams Comfortable being Uncomfortable

• Creating the Vision

• Eye for Talent - Identifying and Developing “Mental Athletes”

• Approachable Leadership

• Global Experience

• Brand Management, Development and Positioning

• Key account negotiations

• Relationship builder

• Complex Strategic Planning and Execution

• Cross-functional team collaboration

• Turn-around Expertise

Steve Klyn is a Chief Financial Officer at Life Fitness and CFO:Portfolio at KPS Capital Partners LP.