GoSaga, the holding company behind a number of emerging and established lifestyle brands, has announced the formation of the company’s first-ever advisory board. The board was established to bring diverse expertise and unique perspectives as the portfolio of GoSaga brands continues to scale.
With the current roster of brands and the footprint of locations in development, it’s timely to bring together a seasoned group of industry professionals that can offer expertise based on everything from franchising, commercial real estate, creative development and market investing. GoSaga’s current portfolio includes fully owned brands such as LYMBR as well as the rights to build out territories of VIO Med Spa and FitLab brands.
“We’re so excited to add firepower to the existing leadership team at GoSaga. As our portfolio of partnerships continues to expand it feels crucial to formalize a group of trusted advisors,” said Becky Cerroni, the president and COO of GoSaga. “Expertise is a differentiator for us and this Advisory Board adds even more fuel to our leadership firepower.”
The members of the advisory board are:
- Jay Galluzzo has been named the advisory chair with over two decades in the wellness, sports and fitness industry, he currently serves as the CEO of Body20 and was the co-founder of Flywheel Sports. In addition to his experience as a CEO and a founder, Galluzzo was a partner at North Castle Partners and serves on the Board of Barry’s.
- Jay Siano, the founder and CEO of Sabre Real Estate Advisors, brings over two decades of expertise in commercial real estate and wellness, advising and scaling world-renowned brands, including Chipotle, Starbucks, Orangetheory Fitness, Massage Envy, European Wax Center and SolidCore. His career showcases a unique blend of consumer behavior understanding and strategic brand elevation.
- Jessica Yarmey, the CEO of FlexSociety, has a unique leadership and innovative approach in the fitness and wellness sector. Her roles as CEO of Kickhouse and CMO of Club Pilates, highlight her impactful contributions to the industry.
- Glenn Kaufman brings 25 years in private market investing, a managing director at D Cubed Group, brings a wealth of experience in sectors such as foodservice, franchising and direct-to-consumer marketing services.
- Jeff Leaf, an award-winning creative leader with extensive experience in leading global teams, specializing in groundbreaking work for startups and major brands like WAX and P.volve. His career spans roles from chief creative officer at WAX to executive creative director at P.volve, and as a partner at Ogilvy.
- Silent Partner: A managing partner at a large private equity firm with an extensive background in consumer investments, particularly in the wellness and fitness sectors.
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