Evolution Wellness Appoints Ryan Hogan as Managing Director for Malaysia to Drive Business Growth
Nov 13, 2026 | By Nguyen Minh

Evolution Wellness has appointed Ryan Hogan as Managing Director for Malaysia. He will lead the company's fitness brands in the country, including Fitness First, Celebrity Fitness, GoFit and CHi Fitness.
The appointment comes as Evolution Wellness plans to increase its investment in Malaysia through new fitness clubs and upgrades to its existing facilities. The company is also preparing to open a new club at Duo Tower in Bangsar South.
Ryan Hogan Brings Over 20 Years of Fitness Industry Experience
Hogan joins Evolution Wellness after serving as Chief Executive of Les Mills Asia Pacific. He brings more than two decades of experience in fitness club operations, group fitness, instructor education, digital fitness and business leadership.
At Les Mills Asia Pacific, he led a business that provided group fitness programmes, instructor training and fitness solutions to clubs across Australia and Southeast Asia.
Before joining Les Mills, Hogan served as Chief Executive of Australian Fitness Network and Head of Business, Asia Pacific, at digital fitness provider Wexer. He also worked as a non-executive director of AUSactive.
Evolution Wellness Plans Further Expansion in Malaysia
The appointment comes as Evolution Wellness strengthens its presence in Malaysia. The company has several new club openings in its pipeline, including a location at Duo Tower in Bangsar South.
Alongside expansion, the group plans to refurbish its existing clubs to improve member experiences and strengthen its fitness portfolio.
Evolution Wellness Group CEO Mark Buchanan said Hogan's experience at Les Mills Asia Pacific and his extensive background in the fitness industry would support the company's next stage of growth.
Ryan Hogan Comments on His New Role
Commenting on his appointment, Hogan said he was excited to join Evolution Wellness at an important stage of the company's development.
He highlighted the group's strategic vision and the growth opportunities available in Malaysia's fitness industry.
Hogan also said he looks forward to working with the team to build on the company's existing foundation and support its future expansion.
About Evolution Wellness

Evolution Wellness is a fitness and wellness company operating several fitness brands across Asia. Its Malaysian portfolio includes Fitness First, Celebrity Fitness, GoFit and CHi Fitness. The group is investing in new club openings and improvements to existing facilities to strengthen its presence in the regional fitness market.
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