Fitness franchise operator Xponential Fitness appointed Gavin O'Connor as chief legal counsel and administrative officer following the departure of Andrew Hagopian from the company. O'Connor arrives from European Wax Center, where he served as general counsel and chief administrative officer, and will manage all legal and administrative functions for the Irvine, California-based organization that operates Club Pilates, YogaSix, PureBarre and Stretch Lab brands.
Chief executive Mike Nuzzo highlighted O'Connor's franchising expertise and public company advisory background as valuable assets for supporting organizational expansion and governance structure. O'Connor's career includes nearly six years leading legal operations at European Wax Center, roles at American Eagle Outfitters and GNC, and partnership positions at McGuireWoods and Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti.
Hagopian concluded nearly three years with Xponential Fitness after holding previous positions at Newlight Technologies, BetMGM and MGM Resorts International.
Chief executive Mike Nuzzo highlighted O'Connor's franchising expertise and public company advisory background as valuable assets for supporting organizational expansion and governance structure. O'Connor's career includes nearly six years leading legal operations at European Wax Center, roles at American Eagle Outfitters and GNC, and partnership positions at McGuireWoods and Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti.
Hagopian concluded nearly three years with Xponential Fitness after holding previous positions at Newlight Technologies, BetMGM and MGM Resorts International.
