Gymshark CCO departs after 8 years

Gymshark Chief Commercial Officer Niran Chana has left the business after eight years to pursue "different ambitions".

Chana first joined Gymshark in 2015 as Customer Service Manager. He was later appointed as CCO in 2019, where he was responsible for global sales, merchandising, planning, marketing and retail.

In a post on LinkedIn, Gymshark said: "We don’t normally do public goodbyes, but sometimes it’s the right thing to do.

"We thought this was the right place to say farewell to a legend of the Gymshark story. Niran Chana, our Chief Commercial Officer, has decided that the time is right to hang up his lifting belt and pursue different ambitions.

"Looking at the incredible journey we’ve been on since 2012, Niran has played a huge part in the growth, development and culture of the Gymshark brand you see before you today.

"He leaves an indelible footprint, and his legacy will live on here as we strive to become the most iconic British brand of all time."

Founded by Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan in 2012, Gymshark has grown into a major player in the sportswear industry. Last year, the brand opened its first store on London's Regents Street.

In April, Gymshark reported a 21% increase in revenue to £485 million for the year ending 31 July 2022, led by a 25% growth in US turnover.