David Kosten
Chief People Officer @Planet Fitness
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WORK HISTORY
Chief People Officer @Planet Fitness
Orlando, FL, US
Led HR business partners, talent management, and HR operations across support center and corporate-owned clubs, ensuring alignment with business goals and workforce needs. Partnered with executive team to design and implement comprehensive talent strategy that supported ongoing business expansion and organizational effectiveness.
EDUCATION
McKendree University
B.B.A., Management & Marketing
Washington University in St. Louis
M.A., Human Resource Management
ABOUT DAVID KOSTEN
I’m a passionate and strategic Human Resources executive committed to creating inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures where individuals and organizations can thrive. I believe that a supportive, accountable environment, grounded in strong leadership and values, is essential to unlocking potential at every level. With deep experience spanning high-growth consumer, retail, and franchise environments, as well as complex organizational structures, my expertise spans strategic workforce planning, global HR leadership, change management, and HR transformation. I’ve led enterprise-wide initiatives in performance optimization, M&A integration, organizational design, and culture & engagement strategies, always with a focus on delivering scalable and sustainable impact. A core focus of my career has been developing tailored people strategies for large, distributed hourly and front-line workforces. At Planet Fitness, I achieved a 28% reduction in voluntary turnover among hourly employees through retention programs grounded in engagement, recognition, and frontline manager development. At The Children’s Place, I led a comprehensive HR transformation, modernizing talent structures to support a digital-first business model and implementing enterprise platforms, including Workday and Kronos, to streamline HR operations and enhance workforce visibility. I design programs that meet front-line employees where they are, balancing operational excellence, culture, and agility to improve experience, retention, and results at scale. My leadership philosophy is rooted in empathy, accountability, and strategic partnership. I aim to align people strategies with evolving business needs, building cultures that retain talent, drive performance, and support meaningful growth. If you\'re focused on shaping the future of your workforce, navigating transformation, or elevating the employee experience, I welcome the opportunity to connect.
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