Zimmer Biomet Hires Arnold Schwarzenegger as Chief Movement Officer

Zimmer Biomet has begun a partnership with Arnold Schwarzenegger, who will assume the newly established role of chief movement officer.

In this role, Schwarzenegger will work closely with the company to motivate, engage, and support people to increase their mobility, maintain joint health, and proactively incorporate movement into daily routines.

Schwarzenegger is famously known in the world of bodybuilding as Mr. Universe, as well as appearing in several TV and film productions. He is also an entrepreneur, author, and was Governor of California.

He’s been promoting health and wellness for over five decades and said he’s made it his life’s mission to inspire people to move more and find what their bodies are capable of. His accolades here include “Pumping Iron”, books about fitness, and his Arnold Sports Festival—the largest multi-sport fitness festival in the world. His daily newsletter “Arnold’s Pump Club” reaches almost a million people each day with workouts, health, and fitness information.

“Arnold’s bold approach to personal health, innovation and evolution echoes Zimmer Biomet’s vision to be the boldest company in MedTech by solving the most meaningful problems in healthcare today,” said Ivan Tornos, President and CEO of Zimmer Biomet. “People are seeking to lead healthier, more active lifestyles as they age, and the demand for people to keep moving pain-free is increasing. Innovative solutions like ours are making it easier to achieve that goal. I cannot think of a better partner than Arnold to join us as Chief Movement Officer, to help advance our shared Mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for people around the world. Together, we’re going to do amazing things for patients, surgeons and communities.”

Schwarzenegger added, “I am energized by Zimmer Biomet’s Mission because it aligns with my own 50-year fitness crusade. I want every single person in the world to discover the joy of fitness and movement that has made my life better every step of the way. Through this partnership with Zimmer Biomet, I can continue to encourage others to make positive changes each and every day that support them living their best and most active lives possible. We never have to stop moving. In fact, I believe we shouldn’t. I agree with the famous quote: ‘If you rest, you rust,’ and my goal with Zimmer Biomet is to continue to push people to see that movement creates joy and extends the quality of our lives.”