Xponential Fitness, Inc. announced that John Meloun, chief financial officer, has separated from the company, effective March 9. Robert Julian has been appointed interim chief financial officer, effective March 16.
Julian brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience, having previously served as the chief financial officer of TheRealReal, Inc. and Callaway Golf. His other roles include EVP and CFO at Sportsman’s Warehouse and EVP, CFO and Treasurer at Deluxe Entertainment Services Group.
The company has engaged a search firm to find a permanent chief financial officer.
Mike Nuzzo, CEO of Xponential Fitness, Inc., commented, “On behalf of the entire Xponential team, I would like to thank John for his significant contributions to the company over the past eight years. We appreciate his efforts and wish him continued success in his next chapter.”
Nuzzo continued, “Looking ahead, I have full confidence in Robert’s ability to lead the business forward as he assumes the interim Chief Financial Officer role. Robert brings deep financial expertise, significant public company experience in the consumer space, and a steady, strategic approach that will be invaluable as we focus on execution to drive long-term value for our franchisees, partners, and shareholders.”
Xponential reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance, as previously announced in the fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings releases issued on February 26, 2026.
About Xponential Fitness’s interim Robert Julian
Mr. Julian is a dynamic financial executive with more than 30 years of success and advancement within globally respected public and private companies, ranging in size from small-cap enterprises to Fortune 100 companies. He has a proven track record of developing and leading high performing Finance, Accounting and IT teams across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, consumer products, distribution, retail, and business services sectors.
Mr. Julian currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Co-Interim Chief Executive Officer of The RealReal, Inc. (the “TheRealReal”) (Nasdaq: REAL), the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, consigned luxury goods, where he is responsible for developing and shaping company strategy and driving profitable growth. Prior to TheRealReal, Mr. Julian held senior financial leadership positions at Sportsman’s Warehouse, Callaway Golf, Lydall, Legrand North America, Fisher Scientific, Cisco Systems and Honeywell. He holds a BA in Finance from Michigan State University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan.












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