"I've had a pretty eclectic path, but there's a singular throughline of purpose that runs through it. I love creating experiences that transform people's lives for the better. I went into private equity, investment banking, and consulting after college. I developed a passion for the role business can play in society. Education, though, changed my life, so I took a big step back and said, "If I want to live a life of purpose, how might I do that?""
"A business school professor sounded like a pretty big gig. I joined the University of Michigan's faculty in 2007. Ultimately, I was on faculty for 14 years and served as dean of the business school at Michigan. During that time, I joined the Equinox board as one of three independent directors. I fell in love with the brand, the team, the community, and really saw a sense of purpose behind it. It's really about unlocking and maximizing people's potential in life through health and fitness."
Scott DeRue began his career in private equity, investment banking, and consulting and developed a passion for business's role in society. Education profoundly changed him, prompting a move to academia as a business school professor and later dean at the University of Michigan, where he served for 14 years. He joined the Equinox board, became president during the pandemic, and later became CEO of The Ironman Group, leading global participation-sports events. He emphasizes purpose in unlocking people's potential through health and fitness. He is based in Tampa, has a home in Park City, and prioritizes sleep, waking between 6 and 7 a.m. with about eight hours nightly.
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