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Ross Harris

Crawley,United Kingdom

Summary

A strategic leader with expertise in influential leadership and people development, known for driving commercial strategy and revenue optimisation. Demonstrates proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to enhance productivity and operational performance. Committed to implementing high-retention workforce strategies that foster a thriving organisational culture.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Chief Executive Officer

TrvlWell
05.2025 - 02.2026
  • Lead strategic direction and commercial growth of a digital wellness technology company.
  • Oversee product innovation, platform development, and customer experience strategy.
  • Build and manage high-value partnerships across wellness, travel, and technology sectors.
  • Drive organisational performance, culture, and operational excellence.
  • Represent business to investors, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.

Head of TV Fitness Propositions

Sky
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Built and scaled Sky's fitness proposition across TV and digital platforms, visible to 6m customers.
  • Led development of Mvmnt, a standalone fitness product with full commercial ownership.
  • Owned pricing strategy, business case development, and long-term commercial modelling.
  • Designed and executed go-to-market strategy, driving adoption and revenue growth.
  • Accountable for commercial performance, customer engagement, and product evolution.

TV Propositions Lead, SOIP

Sky
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Led stabilisation and growth strategy for 2m Sky TV customers on SOIP platforms.
  • Optimised Sky Stream customer performance, retention, and lifetime value.
  • Identified commercial opportunities to strengthen customer stability and reduce churn.
  • Delivered execution of 200% annual growth of Sky Live growth initiatives across the product portfolio.

Head of Trading, Secondary Revenues

Nuffield Health (Wellness Centres)
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Owned a £60m+ annual revenue portfolio across Personal Training, swimming, nurseries, and cafés.
  • Worked directly with regional and club leaders across 114 gyms to improve operational performance.
  • Delivered detailed forecasting, commercial analysis, and tactical revenue optimisation.
  • Rebuilt lead-generation processes to significantly improve conversion and revenue flow.
  • Partnered with operational leaders to enhance member experience and service profitability.

National Head of Fitness Development

Nuffield Health
Crawley, West Sussex
02.2019 - 09.2021

• Management of all fitness capex spend, gym design on concept innovation.

• Utilised proven negotiation techniques to close & deliver complex contracts.

Travel and attendance to international industry supplier events.

• Conducted tender processes and sourced suppliers to effectively meet business targets.

• Created annual project plans, defining scope and forecasting revenue to continuously evaluate feasibility.

• Researched and maintained awareness of competitor strategy and market focus to gain business advantage.

• Consistently achieved monthly sales targets through outstanding client development and retention.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to influence and create relevant customer and market propositions.

• Monitored sales growth versus budget expectations and implemented strategy to reflect the changing landscape.

National Fitness Commercial Lead

Nuffield Health
Epsom, Surrey
12.2017 - 01.2019

• Analysed sales reports to determine areas for cost reductions &

needs and fulfill organizational strategy

• Developed and launched digital fitness solution for Nuffield Health- NH24/7.

• Built strong relationships with suppliers to optimise performance and

guarantee contract deliverables.

• Researched market trends and best practices and adapted procurement

marketing strategies and business plans.

• Offered commercial advice and support to internal stakeholders, enhancing

National Personal Training Manager

Nuffield Health
04.2014 - 01.2016
  • Designed and implemented the national operating model for all fitness staff across the estate.
  • Transitioned 960 Personal Trainers onto a new contract with a 96% retention rate.
  • Achieved over 300% growth in PT revenue within 24 months.
  • Built national training, development, and performance frameworks for fitness teams.
  • Worked closely with regional fitness managers and club GMs to elevate standards and consistency.

Virgin Active and Esporta gyms
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Progressed through club-level and regional fitness leadership roles.
  • Developed deep operational understanding of gym floor management, member experience, and team performance.
  • Built a reputation for high-impact leadership, operational discipline, and commercial delivery.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Sports Studies

University of Southampton

CIMSPA Chartered Personal Trainer - undefined

Skills

  • Board leadership
  • Influential leadership and people development
  • Commercial strategy and revenue optimisation
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
  • Productivity and operational performance improvement
  • High-retention workforce strategies
  • Employee management
  • Recruiting and hiring top talent
  • People development
  • Operational efficiency and excellence

REFERENCES

  • Martin, Friend, Chief Operating Officer, 07979 531667, Care UK
  • Rick, Crawford, Managing Director, 07515 549571, Antidote Fitness London

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

TrvlWell
05.2025 - 02.2026

Head of TV Fitness Propositions

Sky
01.2025 - 05.2025

TV Propositions Lead, SOIP

Sky
09.2023 - 12.2024

Head of Trading, Secondary Revenues

Nuffield Health (Wellness Centres)
10.2021 - 08.2023

National Head of Fitness Development

Nuffield Health
02.2019 - 09.2021

National Fitness Commercial Lead

Nuffield Health
12.2017 - 01.2019

National Personal Training Manager

Nuffield Health
04.2014 - 01.2016

Virgin Active and Esporta gyms
01.2006 - 01.2014

CIMSPA Chartered Personal Trainer - undefined

BSc (Hons) - Sports Studies

University of Southampton
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