Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down from the beleaguered high-end fitness company after just over two years in the role, the company announced Thursday.
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down from the beleaguered high-end fitness company after just more than two years in the role, the company announced Thursday. His departure comes as the company is planning to cut about 15% of its global workforce, or about 400 employees, to lower costs. Karen Boone, who is the current Peloton chair, and Chris Bruzzo, a Peloton director, will serve as interim co-CEOs while the board conducts a search for McCarthy's permanent replacement.
It also made its app more accessible by offering more membership tiers and offering many classes for free. Recently, under McCarthy, the company forged partnerships with Hyatt and Lululemon. Still, the company said it's still trying to align its cost structure with the current size of its business. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE The restructuring will "position Peloton for sustained, positive free cash flow," the company said.
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