Who is Gymshark founder Ben Francis and what is his net worth?
The star was added to the Sunday Times Rich List in 2025, as his company continued to expand.
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Ben Francis founded the sportswear company Gymshark
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Ben is married to a fitness influencer named Robin Gallant
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Ben shares two twin boys with Robin
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Taking a risk
Ben was born on June 4, 1992, and dropped out of Aston University to fund his dream of creating a sports brand.
He worked as a delivery driver for Pizza Hut to fund his ambition and eventually quit after six months of running the company.
The entrepreneur
They based the company in a garage, while initially focusing on selling fitness supplements.
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Eventually, they decided to expand their range by selling high-quality sportswear.
Ben drew on his sewing skills, having been taught by his mother at a young age.
After becoming a national success, he stepped down as CEO in 2016 but remained the chief brand officer and majority shareholder.
Joining the rich list
Ben's huge success landed him on the
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He is worth a staggering £726 million, with Gymshark itself being valued at over £1 billion.
His company now employs more than 850 people and sells to over 100 countries worldwide.
I'm a midsize gym girl & did a Gym Shark haul – the leggings were a slay & fit so well, now I'm in danger of buying more
Meeting his wife
Ben married his long-term girlfriend Robin Gallant on September 9, 2021.
Robin was a fitness influencer and eventually became a brand representative for her husband's sportswear brand.
Ben and his wife met while at a fitness expert in Robin's
The pair share twin sons who were born on Christmas Eve 2022.
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