Who’s who at Collective Wellness Group?

Chairman Justin McDonell owned his first gym at age 18 and co-founded Anytime Fitness Australia. McDonell is on the board of the industry body, Fitness Australia and is a director of Anytime Fitness in the UK.

Co-founder and director Richard Peil has been in fitness for more than 30 years and is an awarded club operator, with clubs varying in size from niche 200 member weight loss facilities to his largest club of over 7,000 members.

Co-founder David Mortensen is president and co-founder of Anytime Fitness and Self Esteem Brands. Mortensen and Chuck Runyon revolutionised the fitness industry launching Anytime Fitness as an alternative to big-box gyms.

CWG CEO Arthur McColl was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness in late 2015. McColl has over 30 years’ experience in the health and fitness industry and grew Livingwell Health Clubs from 24 to 86 clubs through new builds and acquisitions.