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Mr. David Teatum

Principal, Global Business Systems

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Member of the Retail Council

Council Member Biography

David "Jim" Teatum is a Principal at Global Business Systems, a consultancy providing conceptual, architectural and operational management for health clubs and spa's. The company also provides entry into global markets and sales channels for fitness equipment manufacturers of retail and commercial products. Jim is the former President of the Nautilus Commercial division at the Nautilus Group. Jim has designed programs for the ageing population, children, corporations and combating obesity. An accomplished and in demand speaker, he has presented at major health and fitness conventions in most of the worlds developed markets. Jim Teatum has advised government departments and major commercial institutions as to the implementation of wellness initiatives particularly on disease prevention. Jim has hands on development experience in over 60 global markets and is a frequent contributor to health and wellness publications. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History

2005 - Unspecified
Principal, Global Business Systems
2002 - 2005
Vice President of Sales, NAUTILUS, INC.
1999 - 2002
President, Commercial Division, NAUTILUS, INC.

GLG NewsSM Analyses by David Teatum(?)

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Health and Fitness Clubs in Great Shape

June 23, 2009

Consulting Management Platform | news.glgroup.com

According to Financial Week.com Health and Fitness Clubs could be one of the top six winners during these recessionary times.  IBIS senior analyst George van Horn told financial week.com that growth in 2009 in the fitness industry would be 2.2% With a population penetration rate of only 16% for health club membership there would appear to be room for growth.  Many pundits predicted that the club membership would be the first to go during the financial belt tightening.  Not so!  With membership growth being driven by people taking control of their own health and accelerated growth in the over 55 years of age market, club memberships are actually up both here in the US and in Europe.

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GLG Study Groups with David Teatum(?)

Study Group Name No. Members
Real Estate Experts (Asia) 1768
Experts in the Retail Council 115
Bally Total Fitness Experts 43

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