Chad Waetzig

Chad Waetzig is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in leading marketing and branding initiatives across various sectors. Currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer for Crunch Fitness since October 2016, Chad oversees global marketing and communications for company-owned and franchise locations, focusing on brand growth and customer engagement. Previous roles include Executive Vice President of Marketing and Branding at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas, Chief Marketing Officer at Equinox Fitness, and significant contributions to Blink Fitness and Wieland Designs, Inc. Chad also held senior positions at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Marriott International, demonstrating expertise in strategic marketing, brand management, and consumer engagement. Chad's career began at Procter & Gamble, where foundational experiences in brand management were established. Chad holds a BS in Business Administration from The University of Kansas.