Evolution Wellness Welcomes Ryan Hogan as Managing Director, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, November 2026: Evolution Wellness announced the appointment of Ryan Hogan as Managing Director, Malaysia, November 2026.

Ryan most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Les Mills Asia Pacific (LMAP). In his new role, he will lead Evolution Wellness’s Malaysian business across Fitness First, Celebrity Fitness, GoFit and CHi Fitness.

His appointment comes as Evolution Wellness steps up its investment in Malaysia, with new clubs in the pipeline, including a new location at Duo Tower @ Bangsar South, alongside a wider programme of refurbishments across its existing clubs to strengthen the member experience and reinvest in the group’s portfolio.

“We’re delighted to have Ryan joining us,” said Mark Buchanan, Group CEO, Evolution Wellness. “His experience leading Les Mills Asia Pacific, combined with more than two decades across the fitness industry, gives him a valuable perspective on our business and where we can take it next. He understands what makes a great member experience and how to turn that into a strong, successful business. I’m excited to have him leading our Malaysia team.”

Ryan brings more than two decades of global experience across club operations, group fitness, instructor education, digital fitness and commercial leadership.

At Les Mills Asia Pacific, he led a business providing group fitness programmes, instructor education and fitness solutions to clubs across Australia and Southeast Asia. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Australian Fitness Network and Head of Business, Asia Pacific, at digital fitness provider Wexer, and was a non-executive director of AUSactive.

During his time at LMAP he successfully led the business through the pandemic years, followed by driving sustained long term growth of the brand across Southeast Asia in particular.

Ryan said:

“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Evolution Wellness at such an important stage in its journey. Mark and the Board’s strategic vision and direction was a strong motivator in my decision to join. I’m really looking forward to working with the team to help unlock the significant opportunities for future growth. It’s an exciting opportunity to build on the group’s strong foundations and play a part in its next chapter.

Malaysia in particular is such a vibrant and exciting market for the fitness industry. I believe there is massive potential to unlock in this country and look forward to what the future holds.”

With continued investment in Malaysia and further opportunities ahead, Evolution Wellness looks forward to welcoming Ryan as the group builds on its position in the market and continues to grow its portfolio.