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He built a billion dollar fitnesswear brand in his 20s

Name: He built a billion dollar fitnesswear brand in his 20s
Uploaded: 2021-08-23T12:49:10.000Z
Duration: 9 min 52 s
Description: CNBC Make It's Vicky McKeever spoke Gymshark's 29-year-old founder about his journey from his parents' garage to the firm's expansion into the United States and Asia.

CNBC Make It's Vicky McKeever spoke Gymshark's 29-year-old founder about his journey from his parents' garage to the firm's expansion into the United States and Asia.

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Mon, Aug 23 20218:49 AM EDT

Vicky McKeever

Gymshark founder Ben Francis has returned to his role as CEO of the $1 billion fitnesswear brand worn by celebrities and influencers alike. Now, Francis has his sights set on making Gymshark the United Kingdom's answer to incumbents like Nike and Adidas.

Watch CNBC Make It's interview with the 29-year-old founder in the video above.