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Gary Hunt
Muscat
Summary
Senior fitness and wellness leader with extensive experience in facilities management across the Middle East and UK. Demonstrated expertise in multi-site operations, club openings, project management, and brand development. Proven ability to enhance profitability, improve member experience, and drive operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Project Management Officer
Renaissance Services SAOG
Muscat
01.2022 - Current
- Leading transformation projects focused on operational efficiency and digital systems.
- Oversight of residential services operations including VIP client management.
- Managing real estate and facilities service contracts across Muscat.
- Driving new business opportunities and service growth.
Managing Director
GJH Consulting
Oman
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Operations Manager for Al Mouj Muscat Marathon (12,000 participants).
- Sales management for AKI Fitness & Leisure portfolio (Oman).
- Fitness club development for UFC Oman (feasibility, staffing, planning).
- Fitness Facility Consultancy Services
Managing Director
Healthworld International
Oman
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led wellness, fitness, events, education, and distribution divisions.
- Launched Oman’s first leisure-specific training provider – The Wellness Institute.
- Implemented COVID-19 SOPs and reopen strategies.
Facilities Director
Leejam Sports (Fitness Time)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Strategic oversight of 120+ gyms across Saudi Arabia & UAE.
- Led Projects & Maintenance divisions including new builds and refurbishments.
- Implemented IT systems improving operational visibility.
General Manager
Healthworld International
Oman
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Established and expanded the Wellness Services Division.
- Delivered a 1,250 sqm wellness centre as showroom and community fitness space.
- Negotiated exclusive distribution rights for global brands.
- Sales and distribution of Technogym Oman..
Group Property Manager
Landmark Group – Fitness First
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Oversaw real estate portfolio across 7 countries.
- Scaled Fitness First operations from 2 to 63 clubs.
- Negotiated leases, managed contractors and project approvals.
Education
BA (Hons) - Leisure Management
Thames Valley University
01.1992
Skills
- Multi-site fitness operations
- Facility and club management
- Project and Programme management
- Budget and P&L oversight
- Fitness brand development
- Procurement and supplier management
- HR leadership and training
- Real estate acquisition
- KPI compliance and process optimization
- Client and stakeholder management
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic planning
Custom Section
Roles across Spa & Leisure Operations, Fitness Club Management, and Regional Training including MacDonald Hotels, De Vere Group, Granada Health & Fitness and LivingWell Health Clubs.
Certification
1989 -1992
Thames Valley University
BA Hons Leisure Management
Interests
Timeline
Strategic Project Management Officer
Renaissance Services SAOG
01.2022 - Current
Managing Director
GJH Consulting
01.2020 - 01.2022
Managing Director
Healthworld International
01.2018 - 01.2020
Facilities Director
Leejam Sports (Fitness Time)
01.2017 - 01.2018
General Manager
Healthworld International
01.2015 - 01.2017
Group Property Manager
Landmark Group – Fitness First
01.2007 - 01.2015
BA (Hons) - Leisure Management
Thames Valley University