Equinox Appoints Matt Dunnigan as Chief Financial Officer and Gretchen Koback Pursel as Chief People Officer
Posted: October 28, 2024 in Chains
Equinox
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Equinox, an authority in high-performance luxury living, announces they are building on the momentum of Marc Mastronardi’s recent appointment to President with the addition of two new members to their executive leadership team: Matt Dunnigan as Chief Financial Officer and Gretchen Koback Pursel as Chief People Officer.
Dunnigan and Koback Pursel are seasoned executives with strong track records in managing operations on both domestic and global scales. With Equinox’s current pipeline of over 25 new club locations in new and existing markets, they will help execute long-term growth plans focused on enhancing employee and member experiences, improving operating performance, and developing comprehensive strategies to further elevate the brand.
“2024 has been a transformative year for Equinox, and there are endless opportunities for growth ahead of us,” says Harvey Spevak, Executive Chairman, Managing Partner, Equinox Group. “Matt shares our vision for the future and will help build on the strong momentum we have created to drive our continued success.”
“Equinox is a world-class brand, and I’m excited to join the team in accelerating its expansion while driving financial and operational excellence in the years ahead,” says Dunnigan.
Dunnigan assumed the position of Chief Financial Officer on Tuesday, October 22nd, and reports directly to Spevak.
“Gretchen recognizes that the key to delivering unparalleled member experiences is committing to elevating employee experiences,” says Mastronardi. “Her passion for helping people realize their highest potential will shape Equinox’s culture from within.”
“People are the heart of Equinox’s service-oriented culture, and I look forward to finding new opportunities to celebrate their extraordinary talent,” says Koback Pursel.
Koback Pursel will assume the position of Chief People Officer on Monday, December 2nd, and will report to Marc Mastronardi.
