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Eduardo Montefusco (born 7 September 1982) is an Italian entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of FitActive, an Italian fitness franchise chain.
Eduardo Montefusco | |
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| Born | 7 September 1982 Naples, Italy |
| Education | University of Milan-Bicocca |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of FitActive |
| Title | Founder & CEO of FitActive |
Early life and education
Born in Naples, Montefusco grew up in Limbiate, in the province of Monza and Brianza. He obtained a technical diploma in Computer Science from the Luigi Galvani Institute in Milan and subsequently attended the University of Milan-Bicocca.[1]
Career
Early career
Montefusco began his professional career as a computer programmer, working on banking software development for companies in the digital payments sector, such as Nexi.[2]
In 2006, he entered the fitness industry when he was commissioned to create management software for a local gym. He subsequently invested in the business, becoming a partner and managing the club's commercial and administrative operations.[3]
FitActive
In 2007, Montefusco opened his first gym in Seveso. Following a market downturn in 2015 due to increased competition, Montefusco restructured the business model. Inspired by the German fitness market, he founded the FitActive brand, adopting a low-cost, 24/7 access model with a flat monthly subscription fee.[2]
The company expanded through franchising, becoming the leading chain in Italy by number of active clubs according to Deloitte's European Health & Fitness Market Report. The report also ranked FitActive among the top 20 operators in Europe by membership numbers and revenue,[4] and, as of 2024, the network comprises over 150 gyms in Italy, with international expansion plans.[5]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, when gyms were subject to mandatory closures, the company shifted focus to digital services, offering live-streamed workout courses.[3]
Other ventures
Since 2022, he has served as a board member of the "Valore Sport" Observatory at the Ambrosetti Forum, a think tank dedicated to the development of sports infrastructure in Italy.[6]
Awards
- 100 Eccellenze Italiane (2024): Awarded at Palazzo Montecitorio in Rome for business innovation.[7]