Les Mills Names Jason Paris CEO as Phillip Mills Moves to Director Role
The global fitness brand has appointed veteran transformation executive Jason Paris to succeed Phillip Mills as CEO, effective October 6.
· Athletech News· August 11, 2026
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Les Mills Sr., a Group Fitness Pioneer, Dies at 91
The fitness world mourns Les Mills Sr., the Olympic athlete and visionary behind the global group fitness brand that popularized workouts like Bodypump.
· Athletech News· June 29, 2026
Les Mills Sr., Co-founder of Les Mills, Dies at 91 Years Old
Les Mills Sr., whose family built a New Zealand gym chain into a worldwide fitness licensing empire, has passed away at the age of 91.
· IHRSA / Health & Fitness Association· June 29, 2026
MVP Effect: Certain Members Are Worth More to Gyms, Report Finds
Les Mills report finds MVP members stay 39% longer and generate 27% more lifetime value.
· Athletech News· July 29, 2025
The Top Barrier Clubs Face in Attracting Next Gen Fitness Talent, Per Les Mills
Les Mills reports 14% job growth in fitness training by 2033
· Athletech News· September 17, 2024