Issue 01 — 2026Founders under 25, on the record.

Profile

Ben Francis

Founder & CEO · Gymshark · Solihull, England

Who is Ben Francis? Ben Francis MBE founded Gymshark at 19 in his parents' garage in 2012. He is the company's founder, CEO and majority owner.

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Profiles
Ben Francis Delivered Pizzas Until Gymshark Was Worth a Billion
He was 19, studying at Aston University, and sewing gym gear in his parents' garage. Eight years later he took his own company's CEO job back.
August 18, 2026