Exhibit 99.1
The Beachbody Company, Inc. Announces Hiring Of Mark R. Goldston To The Newly Created Role of Executive Chairman To Drive Transformation and Maximize Profitability
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. --The Beachbody Company, Inc. (NYSE: BODY) (“BODi” or the “Company”), a leading subscription health and wellness company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark R. Goldston to the newly formed role of Executive Chairman of BODi’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective June 15, 2023. In this strategic role, Mr. Goldston will be instrumental in partnering with the company’s co-founder and CEO Carl Daikeler in guiding the Company’s transformation, driving profitability, and leveraging its remarkable assets to unlock opportunities for growth.
The appointment of Mr. Goldston marks an important milestone for BODi. With a proven track record as a turnaround expert, Mr. Goldston brings a wealth of experience and expertise to BODi. Currently serving as the Chairman and CEO of The Goldston Group, a renowned firm specializing in strategic advisory services, venture capital, and investments in emerging growth companies, Mr. Goldston has successfully led numerous companies on the path to achieve long-term shareholder value. In addition to The Goldston Group, Mark is the General Partner of Athletic Propulsion Labs, LLC , a luxury performance athletic footwear company. Prior to The Goldston Group, Mark held the role of Chairman and CEO of United Online, a publicly traded global consumer and internet conglomerate. In addition, he was Chairman and CEO of NetZero, an internet service provider, which he took public. In connection with Mr. Goldston’s appointment, the Chairman position will be retired, and Carl Daikeler, the Company’s Co-founder, will continue serving as a director and as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Daikeler will also remain the Company’s controlling shareholder.
“I felt strongly about pursuing Mark given his unique skills and experience, and I am thrilled to welcome Mark to BODi as our new Executive Chairman” said Carl Daikeler, BODi’s Co-founder and CEO. “I am incredibly grateful that Kevin Mayer, a Director on our Board and a longtime friend to Mark, introduced us with the vision that the company and its shareholders could benefit from Mark’s capabilities. My goal is to leverage his strategic insights, especially his experience with public companies. I believe so strongly in our synergy that in order to get this deal done, I personally forfeited a portion of my shares of the Company to help partially offset the equity compensation offered to Mark with his appointment.”