Stefan Papovic Papovic

• Developed and nurtured key partnerships with fitness personalities and high-profile brands, such as Kris Fade, Gymnation, Sofitel The Palm Jumeirah, and Fitness HQ.
• Managed the department's P&L, ensuring alignment with financial targets and optimizing profitability.
• Provided strong leadership to team of over 200 staff members, fostering high-performance culture.
• Responsible for launching prestigious fitness startup in Dubai, in collaboration with local business partner.
• Created and managed comprehensive inventories of fitness products, equipment, and resources.
• Coordinated maintenance and operations for fitness facilities, ensuring all equipment and facilities met cleanliness and safety standards.
• Maintained and enforced operational standards and SOPs to ensure top-quality guest experiences.
• Actively participated in strategic meetings and communicated departmental updates effectively.
• Conducted performance reviews, provided coaching, and implemented targeted training programs.
• Set and achieved performance targets, utilizing performance measures to drive progress and enhance operational efficiency.
• Stayed informed about industry trends and market dynamics, adapting strategies to stay competitive.
• Oversaw legal compliance and collaborated with local authorities to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Led the pre-opening operations for a fitness company in KSA, ensuring successful market entry.