VP of Corporate Development

The VP of Corporate Development plays a key role in shaping and executing the company’s growth strategy. This leader drives new opportunities through partnerships, real estate expansion, and strategic initiatives that combine financial insight with market and operational analysis. including financial, market and operational analysis. This role is focused on identifying and executing initiatives that strengthen the brand’s position and long-term growth potential.

• Lead the strategic growth initiatives – identify, evaluate and execute high-impact growth opportunities including partnerships, acquisitions, and other investments that drive long-term value.
• Share the company’s growth roadmap by supporting leadership in the development of long-term strategic and financial goals.
• Establish and lead a process to identify and evaluate potential opportunities and strategic projects.
• Oversee investment and banking relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for external advisors, investors, and financial institutions involved in corporate investment.
• Evaluate and recommend strategic investment opportunities that align with the company’s objectives.
• Partner with FP&A to prepare detailed financial models, valuations, and investment recommendations.
• Analyze market trends and competitor developments to get ahead of industry shifts and guide data-driven decisions around pricing and portfolio strategy.
• Lead strategic analysis of company portfolio to assess market performance, capital efficiency and return on investment.
• Monitor emerging trends in health, fitness, and wellness, identifying opportunities for innovation and new revenue streams.
• Serve as a direct advisor to the executive team, supporting strategic planning, annual budgeting, and long-term capital strategy discussions.
• Cultivate relationships with brokers, lenders, investors and other key external partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, legal, technology, and operations to ensure seamless execution of corporate development initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Must have 12 years of leadership in corporate strategy, corporate development, or management consulting, ideally within a consumer-facing, retail, or fitness-driven organization.
• Proven success demonstrating success in shaping corporate direction, leading high-impact initiatives, and delivering measurable growth.
• Strong command of corporate finance, valuation, investment analysis, P&L management, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, economics, finance, or related field. MBA or advance degree preferred.
• Passion for health, fitness and wellness industry.