Rooted in nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of movement, leadership, and operational excellence, Nick Aliferis brings a powerful blend of strategic discipline and human-centered leadership to his role as Chief Operating Officer. For nearly 15 years, Nick served as Vice President of Operations and Sales at Equinox Fitness—overseeing 16 luxury clubs across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. There, he led more than 1,200 employees, stewarded seven distinct revenue streams, and helped shape the gold standard for hospitality, retention, and operational integrity in the fitness industry.

With a career spanning the fitness, wellness, and education sectors, Nick has built a legacy of cultivating high-performing teams, scaling mission-driven organizations, and delivering exceptional member experiences at every level of growth. Following Equinox, he later brought this same level of precision and purpose to a rapidly expanding aesthetic dermatology company, opening new markets along the East Coast, and most recently, to an educational services firm with regional oversight across New York and New England.

Now, Nick steps into a role that brings together the full arc of his professional journey and personal values. As a transparent and mission-driven leader, Nick is known for relentlessly championing team success while keeping the employee and customer experience at the center of his work. With his deep operational acumen and proven record of driving sustainable growth, Nick is uniquely positioned to bring Down Under Yoga’s vision for its next chapter to life.