Ben Francis

Ben Francis is recognized as the co-founder, CEO, and majority owner of the global sportswear brand Gymshark, a company he started from his parents’ garage. After co-founding the global sportswear brand Gymshark in 2012 with Lewis Morgan, Ben Francis quickly established himself as a visionary entrepreneur, initially selling fitness supplements before pivoting the business to apparel in 2013. Utilizing a screen printer and sewing machine from a garage in Bromsgrove, Francis developed the brand’s early product line. A pivotal moment came in 2013 when a Gymshark tracksuit exhibited at the BodyPower fitness trade show went viral on Facebook, generating an impressive £30,000 in sales within a short period.

In April 2023, he made his debut on Forbes’ ‘The World’s Billionaires’ list, a testament to Gymshark’s monumental success and his enduring vision. As CEO and majority owner, Francis continues to drive Gymshark’s global growth and innovation, cementing its status as a leading brand in the sportswear industry.