Mark Mastrov
Born (1958-01-29) January 29, 1958
Oakland, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Businessman, executive
Known for24 Hour Fitness

Mark S. Mastrov is an American businessman who is the co-founder and former CEO of 24 Hour Fitness. He is also part of the Sacramento Kings ownership group.

Career

The 24 Hour Fitness began in 1983 as a one-club operation called 24 Hour Nautilus.[1] Mark Mastrov and Leonard Schlemm began the firm, with Mastrov and Schlemm remaining to continue its expansion.

In 1998 David Giampaolo and Mark Mastrov co-founded Fitness Holdings Europe, a private-equity-backed investment vehicle, to open and acquire small chains of European health clubs. Fitness Holdings Europe was merged into 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc. in 2000.[2] In 2010 Mastrov founded Hard Candy Fitness with Madonna and her manager Guy Oseary.

In 2013 Mastrov became a member of a new Sacramento Kings ownership group, which was led by Vivek Ranadivé.[3]

In November 2015 he founded professional video gaming esports team NRG Esports with Gerard Kelly and Andy Miller.[4]

Personal life

Mastrov was born in 1958 in Oakland, California.[5] He grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from Castro Valley High School where he played point guard.[6] He has a bachelor's degree in business from California State University, Hayward.

References

  1. ↑ Anderson, Mark (June 5, 2015). "Kings owner Mark Mastrov: Arena will change landscape of Sacramento". Sacramento Business Journal. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  2. ↑ Dinger, Ed; Dogil, Arianna (2014) [previous version appeared in vol.71]. Pederson, Jay P. (ed.). "24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc". International Directory of Company Histories. Farmington Hills, Michigan: St. James Press (Gale, Cengage Learning group). 152: 2. ISBN 978-1-55862-888-5.
  3. ↑ Chi, Victor (October 14, 2013). "24 Hour Fitness Founder Mark Mastrov Fulfills NBA Dream By Owning Kings". The Post Game. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ Volk, Pete (November 16, 2015). "NRG eSports, new LCS team purchased by Sacramento Kings co-owners, announces roster". SB Nation. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  5. ↑ Morrill, David (April 24, 2010). "Fitness mogul wants to shape up Warriors". Contra Costa Times. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Fitness mogul wants to shape up Warriors". 27 April 2010.


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