Aysha Asfour

Building performance. Leading teams. Creating momentum.

Founder

Strategy is not theory. It is what you choose to execute every day.

A strategic business leader with a track record of building, scaling, and transforming operations across the GCC and Middle East.

I build environments where teams are clear, trusted, and empowered, where performance becomes consistent and results become predictable.

I am a maximiser by nature. I see potential where others see limits, and I work to unlock it through structure, clarity, and momentum.

How I lead

  • I lead through people.
  • I build clarity before speed.
  • I create momentum through structure.
  • I believe leaders bring the weather.

Selected Impact

  • Designed and executed the pre-sale strategy, delivering 700+ members ahead of launch.
  • Scaled club revenue by 25% on average, delivering peak uplifts of 65–70% in high-performance months.
  • Drove 30–35% growth in personal training revenue through structured strategy and team execution.
  • Delivered +176% operating profit growth across Fitness First KSA clubs, recognised by the board for P&L.
  • Awarded #1 Ladies-Only Club at the REPs Awards 2024, recognizing excellence across performance, experience and team
  • Consistently placed in the top 3 performing clubs across Fitness First GCC in P&L performance.

Selected Track Record

Corporate

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Scaling Performance

FitnGlam (UAE)

  • Scaled monthly revenue +25% avg, peaking at +65–70%
  • Led pre-sale strategy, delivering 700+ members pre-launch
  • Grew personal training revenue 30–35% through structured execution
  • Increased utilisation 50%+, boosting engagement and revenue efficiency
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Multi-Club Profit Growth

Fitness First (KSA)

  • Delivered +176% operating profit growth across multiple clubs, recognised by the board
  • Achieved +28% revenue and +24% membership growth across portfolio
  • Led negotiations, lease restructuring, and turnaround strategies
  • Built and executed performance roadmaps across locations
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Club Performance

Fitness First (UAE)

  • Ranked #1 club in UAE and awarded “Ladies Gym of the Year” at REPs 2024
  • Built a high-performance culture driving retention, experience, and revenue growth

Entrepreneurial & Consulting Work

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Consulting & Market Entry

Premium Gym (Iraq)

  • Led full concept development, from strategy and positioning to team and operations
  • Defined commercial model, pricing, and member journey for market entry
  • Built operating framework, including sales systems, workflows, and service standards
  • Positioned the brand as a premium offering in a developing market
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Brand & Revenue Creation

The FWD Living (Jordan)

  • Founded a short-term rental brand, scaling from concept to two units on Airbnb
  • Designed guest experience, brand positioning, and pricing strategy
  • Achieved strong occupancy, yield optimisation, and Superhost-level performance
  • Built a repeatable model for expansion and passive income
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Concept Development

Detour EMS and Personal Training Studio (Jordan)

  • Founded and launched an EMS training concept, introducing new technology locally
  • Built business model, operations, and go-to-market strategy
  • Drove early adoption and brand awareness in a new category

What I Bring

I combine commercial discipline, hospitality standards, and entrepreneurial thinking.

I am decisive, candid, and focused on building environments where teams perform and results become predictable.

Strategy & Commercial Thinking
P&L & Performance Optimisation
Leadership & Team Development
Hospitality & Experience Design
Multi-Market Operations
Entrepreneurial Execution

Foundation & Continuous Learning

I invest in learning the same way I approach business: with intent. Each area I develop strengthens how I think, lead, and build performance.

Business & Strategy

  • Business Analytics for Leaders – University of California, Berkeley (2022)
  • Executive Mini-MBA – London School of Business & Finance (2020)

Building data-driven decision making, commercial thinking, and strategic clarity.

Human Behaviour & Leadership

  • Licensed Emotional Intelligence Coach Practitioner
  • Certified Organizational & Development Coach
  • Certified NLP Practitioner & Neuroscience Coaching

Strengthening leadership, communication, and the ability to unlock performance through people.

Industry & Applied Expertise

  • Bachelor's Degree – Nutrition & Food Technology, University of Jordan
  • Real Estate Management – Dubai (2026)
  • Multiple certifications across fitness, strength training, and performance coaching

Built from years on the ground in fitness, supported by hands-on experience and applied expertise.