Mario Pederzolli
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Chief Executive Officer
Palm Beach, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Mario Pederzolli is an experienced executive in the hospitality, leisure, and private members’ club sectors. His leadership spans prestigious clubs and health businesses across the UK, Europe & the US, with a strong focus on operational performance, member engagement, and strategic growth.
Mario is a proven, inspirational, and award-winning business leader, with strengths in relationship-building, networking & influencing at the highest level. He is an excellent brand & company ambassador, with both written and broadcast media. With high level negotiation, presentation and communication skills, Mario operates multi-site across different cultures and languages.
Since 2022, Mario serves as CEO of Carriage House in Palm Beach, Florida, a private members’ club renowned for its unparalleled standards of service and exclusivity.
Prior to this, he was COO of Lanserhof at The Arts Club in London. Under his guidance, the business received consecutive awards for “World’s Best Private Members Club Spa” at the World Spa Awards. Mario also launched and hosted the “Forever Young” podcast, interviewing health experts & high-profile guests on wellbeing topics.
Mario was Club Director of The Bath and Racquets Club & Mark's Club in Mayfair, where he significantly increased membership, revenue, and profitability for both establishments.
Previously, Mario served as CEO of Holmes Place in Switzerland, managing clubs in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich & Basel, achieving strong financial results through strategic repositioning & management restructuring. Additionally, he was part of the senior team that lead the international group to a successful listing and IPO.
Mario also founded & operated his own private health club in London, Fitrooms, successfully transforming it into a profitable enterprise before selling at a significant multiple in 2014.
He holds a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages from the University of Leeds and is a Member of the Institute of Directors in London.
The Record
Background
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2022 — Present
Chief Executive Officer
Carriage House
Carriage House is an exclusive members' club that combines European-style hospitality with the elegance of Palm Beach, providing refined service, timeless design, and a lively atmosphere.
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2020 — 2022
Chief Operating Officer
Lanserhof at The Arts Club
Lanserhof at The Arts Club is an exclusive wellness clinic, situated in Mayfair, London, offering unparalleled luxury. It integrates advanced medical diagnostics with premium fitness programs, tailored therapies, and holistic wellness, all set within a sophisticated, members-only atmosphere.
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2014 — 2020
Club Director
The Bath and Racquets Club
One of London’s most prestigious sporting clubs, The Bath and Racquets combines tradition with exclusivity. Mario was appointed to lead a major business turnaround and implement change management strategies. During his tenure, he successfully strengthened the club’s membership base, increased revenues, and delivered substantial growth in profitability.
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2013 — 2014
Chief Executive Officer
Holmes Place
Holmes Place offers upscale health clubs that blend fitness, wellness, and lifestyle experiences to encourage healthier living. This established portfolio required strategic repositioning, investment, and management restructuring. During this time, the company exceeded its budgeted revenue through market penetration initiatives, aligning product offerings with market demands.
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2003 — 2014
Managing Director
Fitrooms
Mario owned and served as the Managing Director of a private members' health club and spa in London. Within ten months, he doubled both turnover and membership by creating a clear mission, vision, and company culture that empowered employees. This turnaround transformed the club and spa from experiencing substantial annual losses to becoming a consistently profitable business.
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1993 — 2003
Director
Holmes Place
Mario's growth during this time from joining as a Graduate Trainee, to Area Manager, Regional Director and Group Sales & Marketing Director.
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2007 — 2008
Director
Esporta Health & Fitness Clubs
Esporta Health & Fitness Clubs was a UK-based chain of premium gyms and racquets clubs that expanded rapidly before being acquired and rebranded by Virgin Active in 2011.
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2014 — 2020
Club Director
Mark's Club
A distinguished private members’ club in Mayfair, Mark’s Club is renowned for its refined social and cultural offering. Mario was brought in to oversee its transformation, driving improvements across operations and member engagement. His leadership not only enhanced the member experience but also positioned the club for long-term financial stability and growth.
In The News
Newsfeed
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29 April 2026 · Palm Beach Daily News
Palm Beach OKs membership increase for private Carriage House club
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15 April 2025 · Palm Beach Daily News
Carriage House social club in Palm Beach wins approval for expanded membership
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13 April 2024 · Palm Beach Daily News
Palm Beach OKs outdoor café seating, expanded membership for Carriage House social club
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29 June 2022 · Mayfair Times
Health and Wealth
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7 October 2021 · European Spa Magazine
New fasting and corporate wellness programmes offered at Lanserhof at The Arts Club
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1 April 2021 · The Rake
Forever young?
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17 December 2020 · The Mayfair Musings
10 QS: Mario Pederzolli, COO at Lanserhof at The Arts Club
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27 November 2020 · World Spa Awards
Breaking Travel News: BTN interview: Mario Pederzolli
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Formative Years
Education
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University of Leeds
BA (Hons) | French with Italian
1986 — 1990
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Tiffin School
1979 — 1985
Areas Of Focus