Xponential Fitness, Inc., one of the leading global franchisors of boutique health and wellness brands, today announced that Bruce Haase has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective November 16, 2024. Haase will also serve on the board’s Human Capital Management Committee.

Mark King, the new CEO of Xponential since June 2024, said he’s looking forward to starting work with Haase.

“I am thrilled with Bruce’s addition to the board. His operational acumen and franchisor experience will be instrumental for Xponential as we transition to a more marketing and operations-driven culture that places franchisee success at the center,” King concluded.

Haase has more than 25 years of experience in hospitality and franchising. He previously served as the CEO of Extended Stay America, Inc., where he was recruited to execute a value creation plan for the company, and he has concurrently served as the chairman and majority shareholder of HomeWell Franchising, Inc., one of the nation’s leading franchise brands delivering non-medical in-home care. Haase holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. in Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and a B.S. in Engineering from Virginia Tech.