Wellfit gym boss Dr Dmitri Koutsoubakis – in pictures

  • Dr Dmitri Koutsoubakis is chief executive of the gym chain Wellfit. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Dr Dmitri Koutsoubakis is chief executive of the gym chain Wellfit. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Greek citizen left a career in technology to establish and expand Wellfit during the pandemic
    The Greek citizen left a career in technology to establish and expand Wellfit during the pandemic
  • The 56 year old lives in Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai, five minutes from Circle Mall, where Wellfit first opened in November 2021
    The 56 year old lives in Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai, five minutes from Circle Mall, where Wellfit first opened in November 2021
  • Dr Dmitri spends most of his time at Wellfit Meydan, where the new office headquarters are going to be
    Dr Dmitri spends most of his time at Wellfit Meydan, where the new office headquarters are going to be
  • The father of three is a self-proclaimed 'gym rat' who wants to help people get fitter and feel better about themselves
    The father of three is a self-proclaimed 'gym rat' who wants to help people get fitter and feel better about themselves
  • He enjoys jiu-jitsu, CrossFit and weightlifting
    He enjoys jiu-jitsu, CrossFit and weightlifting
  • Dr Dmitri says Wellfit has surpassed the 250-employee mark, with the workforce comprising 44 nationalities
    Dr Dmitri says Wellfit has surpassed the 250-employee mark, with the workforce comprising 44 nationalities
  • Wellfit currently has five venues open, or soon to open, including in Sharjah's Nasma and Al Jada community
    Wellfit currently has five venues open, or soon to open, including in Sharjah's Nasma and Al Jada community
  • Dr Dmitri is also considering opening a branch in Abu Dhabi
    Dr Dmitri is also considering opening a branch in Abu Dhabi
  • Wellfit currently has 10,000 members
    Wellfit currently has 10,000 members
  • Both the Meydan and JVC branches of Wellfit measure 65,000 sq ft
    Both the Meydan and JVC branches of Wellfit measure 65,000 sq ft
  • Dr Dmitri enjoys speaking to people at Wellfit, particularly personal trainers and coaches
    Dr Dmitri enjoys speaking to people at Wellfit, particularly personal trainers and coaches
  • Wellfit caters to everyone including children, adults, families, bodybuilders and ordinary people with fitness goals
    Wellfit caters to everyone including children, adults, families, bodybuilders and ordinary people with fitness goals
  • Wellfit offers popular fitness facilities, including studio classes such as yoga, pilates and zumba
    Wellfit offers popular fitness facilities, including studio classes such as yoga, pilates and zumba
  • Dr Dmitri says he likes to be hands-on and speak to his staff to find out how they're feeling at work
    Dr Dmitri says he likes to be hands-on and speak to his staff to find out how they're feeling at work
  • He rotates between instructors and clubs to make a point of training with every coach he hires
    He rotates between instructors and clubs to make a point of training with every coach he hires
  • He holds meetings with heads of marketing, sales, HR and operations throughout the day
    He holds meetings with heads of marketing, sales, HR and operations throughout the day