About
Richard Beddie, Industry Expert.
I’ve dedicated my career to elevating the exercise industry, starting as an aerobics instructor in the 1980s and owning award-winning clubs like Heritage Health Club for nearly 20 years. As CEO of Exercise New Zealand, I advocate for industry standards, provide strategic business support, and help exercise businesses thrive. My experience includes serving on boards of various non-profit and commercial organisations and speaking internationally on exercise business and advocacy topics. I offer tailored support in business consulting, mentoring, advocacy support for organisations, and professional speaking engagements, leveraging decades of hands-on expertise to drive growth, influence policy, and champion the exercise industry.
I’ve dedicated my career to elevating the exercise industry, starting as an aerobics instructor in the 1980s and owning award-winning clubs like Heritage Health Club for nearly 20 years. As CEO of Exercise New Zealand, I advocate for industry standards, provide strategic business support, and help exercise businesses thrive.
I bring decades of hands-on experience, including serving on boards of non-profit and commercial organisations and speaking internationally on exercise business and advocacy topics. I offer premium support for Fitness Centres, Exercise/PT Studios, and Personal Trainers, as well as Advocacy Consulting for organisations and professional Speaking Engagements. My goal is to drive growth, influence policy, and champion the exercise industry.
Professional Roles & Experience
CEO, ExerciseNZ
Leading the NZ industry association to advocate for and support exercise businesses nationwide.
Club Owner
Owned multiple fitness clubs (1990s-2008), including the award-winning Heritage Health Club.
International Speaker
Present at global conferences on exercise business topics, sharing insights and strategies.
Board & Governance
Actively involved in the governance of numerous non-profit and commercial organisations within the exercise industry.
Consultant & Mentor
Providing premium support and consultancy to Fitness Centres, Exercise/PT Studios, Personal Trainers, and Organisations.
Education
Two degrees, including business, at Canterbury University.
Professional Roles & Experience
CEO, ExerciseNZ
Leading the industry association to advocate for and support fitness businesses nationwide.
Club Owner
Owned multiple fitness clubs (1990s-2008), including the award-winning Heritage Health Club.
International Speaker
Present at global conferences on fitness business topics, sharing insights and strategies.
Board & Governance
Actively involved in the governance of numerous non-profit and commercial organisations within the fitness industry.
Consultant & Mentor
Providing tailored support and strategic advice to fitness centres, exercise studios, and personal trainers.
Education
Two degrees at Canterbury University.
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