Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer

Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer is a German entrepreneur who co-founded EGYM in 2010. The inspiration for EGYM came during his time at Columbia Business School in New York, where he observed that traditional gym experiences were outdated and lacked personalization. This realization led him to envision a more connected and user-friendly fitness experience.
Under his leadership, EGYM has evolved into a global fitness technology company, offering smart strength equipment, cloud-based software, and corporate wellness solutions under the Wellpass brand. The company's mission is to make fitness more accessible and effective for everyone, bridging the gap between exercise and real health outcomes, and to transform the health system from repair to prevention.

Education
Philipp holds degrees in Business Administration and Technology Management. He studied at several prestigious institutions, including
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)
Columbia Business School, New York
Aarhus University
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM), part of the Elite Network of BavariaEGYM’s Growth and Vision

Since its inception, EGYM has experienced significant growth:
The company serves over 6 million users monthly across Europe and the U.S.
In 2024, EGYM achieved "unicorn" status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion after raising $200 million from investors like L Catterton and Meritech Capital.

EGYM's corporate wellness program, EGYM Wellpass, connects employees from over 17,000 companies to fitness facilities, aiming to improve overall health and reduce healthcare costs.

Philipp emphasizes the integration of fitness and healthcare, advocating for exercise as a form of preventive medicine. He believes that technology can personalize workouts, making them more effective and engaging for users.

Recognition
In 2025, Philipp was honored with the Rainer Schaller Entrepreneurship Award by EuropeActive, recognizing his contributions to innovation and positive change in the fitness and health industry.