CFO John Meloun Exits Xponential Fitness

John Meloun, chief financial officer of Xponential Fitness Inc., “has separated” from the franchisor as of March 9, the company reported on Tuesday.  

Meloun first joined Irvine-based Xponential in 2018 and led the fitness company’s initial public offering (IPO) in 2021. He was recognized as Outstanding CFO of a Public Company at the Business Journal’s 2022 CFO of the Year Awards.  

Xponential has named Robert Julian as interim CFO, effective March 16, as the company seeks a permanent successor.  

Julian sports more than 30 years in financial leadership and was previously the CFO at TheRealReal Inc., Callaway Golf, Sportsman’s Warehouse and Deluxe Entertainment Services Group.  

“On behalf of the entire Xponential team, I would like to thank John for his significant contributions to the Company over the past eight years,” Chief Executive Mike Nuzzo said in a statement. “We appreciate his efforts and wish him continued success in his next chapter.” 

Xponential, with a market cap of $294 million, also reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance. Shares rose 4.5% to $6 apiece during after-hours trading (NYSE: XPOF).