Anthony Geisler, CEO of boutique fitness giant Xponential Fitness, has been listed as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2019 by global investment bank Goldman Sachs.

Geisler was chosen alongside entrepreneurs from multiple industries – such as John Lauer, CEO of business tech app Zipwhip and James Schaub, CEO of innovative housing company YES Communities.

Geisler founded Xponential Fitness in 2017 and has since built it into a franchise behemoth, offering diversified fitness concepts in eight verticals with more than 1,325 studio locations open and operating.

"It is an honour to be recognised by Goldman Sachs and included among this group of talented entrepreneurs," said Geisler.

"I created Xponential Fitness to bring the boutique fitness brands together under one umbrella and I'm proud to have created an engine that transforms fitness concepts into professionalised brands.

"As we continue to expand globally, this award is a validation of our impact in the industry and our position to become the leading franchisor in boutique fitness."

Xponential's portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, CycleBar, StretchLab, Row House, AKT, YogaSix, Pure Barre, and Stride, covering key industry verticals and focused on accelerating growth domestically and internationally.

• To read an interview with Anthony Geisler in the March 2019 issue of HCM magazine, click here.