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Shafiqul Islam Kuwait

CEO

Biography

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jan 2025 — Present Deputy Chief Executive Officer (MENA), OneFit Holding

• Leading the development of an integrated fitness platform uniting gyms, boutique studios, and digital

wellness solutions across GCC and North Africa.

• Overseeing operations across UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, KSA, and Egypt, while

expanding into Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon.

• Driving business growth through operational efficiency, brand diversification, and strategic

partnerships.

partnerships.

Mar 2024 — Jan 2025 Chief Business Development Officer (MENA), OneFit Holding

• Executed strategic initiatives under Chairman Hamad Al Sayer to consolidate fitness operations and

• Executed strategic initiatives under Chairman Hamad Al Sayer to consolidate fitness operations and

drive expansion.

• Scaled OneFit into the largest UFC Gym franchise globally, managing 8 corporate and 16+

sub-franchise gyms, with 25 additional projects in the pipeline.

• Introduced and launched innovative fitness brands including McGregor Fast, XPT, Racked, UFC

Fight Fit, and Yoga Studios.

• Led investment strategy and due diligence for MENAT and APAC expansion, establishing a

future-ready platform for growth.

future-ready platform for growth.

2021 — Mar 2024 Chief Business Development Officer, UFC Gym Middle East

• Developed and implemented business expansion strategies across the Middle East,

boosting profitability and market share.

• Built and maintained partnerships with regional stakeholders, ensuring strong brand

positioning.

• Oversaw franchise development, due diligence, and performance optimization across all

territories.

• Fostered innovation and led new product launches to enhance customer experience and

operational excellence.