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American Council on Exercise Announces John Lally as Newly Appointed Chair of its Board of Directors

Posted: Jul 16, 2024 in ACE Press Releases

San Diego, Calif. – July 16, 2024 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is delighted to announce the appointment of John Lally as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Lally, who currently serves as the Executive Director and Head of Global Commercial Technology at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking vision for the future of health and fitness. 

Lally has led major transformation initiatives across the health and life sciences industries, with nearly two decades of leadership at Fortune 100 companies including Merck and Johnson & Johnson.  His extensive background in life sciences technology leadership and innovation has established him as a respected thought leader, regularly presenting at national conferences. 

"John’s innovative approach and deep understanding of the intersection between technology and healthcare make him the perfect fit to lead our Board of Directors," said Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM, ACE president and chief executive officer. "John has served on our board in a number of roles since 2019, we are confident that his vision and leadership will help propel ACE forward as we continue to empower people to live healthier lives." 

Lally holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Georgetown University. He also earned a certificate in User Experience Design from MIT and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). 

"I am honored to take on the role of Chair of the Board of Directors at ACE," said John Lally. "I look forward to collaborating with my fellow board members and the entire ACE community to advance our mission of making physical activity accessible to all and improving the quality of life through innovative health and fitness solutions." 

For more information about ACE and its initiatives, please visit https://www.acefitness.org.  

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About the American Council on Exercise 

Since 1985, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been the leading non-profit education and certification provider for health coaches and exercise professionals in the United States and around the world. 

With more than 90,000 highly respected certified health coaches and exercise professionals, ACE Certified Professionals are on the ground daily helping people move, stay active and make lasting lifestyle behavior changes to build healthier communities. 

Headquartered in San Diego, ACE collaborates with public health partners to educate people of all backgrounds about the importance of physical activity and other healthy lifestyle behaviors; advocates for public policies to increase physical activity opportunities; and supports scientific research that investigates the efficacy of behavior-change interventions and the effectiveness of exercise practices and trends. Learn more at www.acefitness.org.