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Pressroom: Press ReleasesGold's Gym Appoints James Weaver as Chief Executive OfficerFormer Johnson & Johnson Senior Executive and Technol Medical Products Co-Founder Brings More Than Four Decades of Management and Entrepreneurial Experience 11.06.2008
DALLAS, TX (November 6, 2008) - Gold's Gym International, the world's leading fitness authority, today announced the appointment of James Weaver as the company's new chief executive officer. Weaver brings more than 40 years of management and entrepreneurial experience to Gold's Gym including senior management positions at Johnson & Johnson and Technol Medical Products. He replaces David Schnabel who stepped down from his position as CEO to pursue other business opportunities. "We are grateful to David for all of his contributions to Gold's Gym. In addition to sourcing TRT's acquisition of Gold's Gym, David helped lead the company through an important stage in its evolution and helped to build a strong foundation that will serve us well into the future," said Jim Caldwell, President of TRT Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Gold's Gym International. Added Caldwell, "We are very pleased to announce that James Weaver will be stepping into the role of CEO. James is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and businessman with a proven record of success. His leadership and experience will be invaluable as we continue the evolution of the Gold's Gym brand and move the business forward." Prior to joining Gold's Gym, Weaver spent nine years at Johnson & Johnson where he led sales and marketing for the company's hospitality business. Additionally, he co-founded and spearheaded the growth of hospital supply leader Technol Medical Products, guiding the successful sale of the company to Kimberly-Clark. Weaver is a graduate of University of Texas and resides in Dallas with his family. About Gold's Gym # # # |
