LONG ISLAND, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bringing with him more than 18 years of experience in operations management and leadership, Faheem Memon is joining the iFLY team as the new vice president of U.S. retail operations. Having most recently served as vice president and general manager of Medly, with previous leadership roles at 7-Eleven, Starbucks, and Ruby Tuesday, Memon says he will “bring a wealth of experience to my role as VP of U.S. retail operations at iFLY, setting the stage for success and propelling our operations to new heights."
Over the years, Memon has distinguished himself as a leader capable of transforming operations across multiple industries. His passion for driving growth and achieving operational excellence has allowed Memon to implement innovative strategies, streamline processes, and develop high-performing teams wherever he lands.
Prior to landing at Medly, Memon honed his skill set managing major regional centers for several brands. In these roles, he effectively reduced staff turnover, boosted sales for underperforming locations and facilitated the successful openings of new locations. Now, as VP of U.S. retail operations at iFLY, Memon plans to bring his “diverse background of leading successful teams, creating growth strategies, and delivering exceptional customer experiences” to iFLY. Looking forward to a bright future, he affirms: “Together, we will soar to new heights."
About Faheem Memon
Faheem Memon holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Stony Brook University, where he acquired a strong foundation in business management. Throughout his career, Memon has distinguished himself as a results-oriented executive, a talented leader, and a strategic thinker. He places specific emphasis on talent development, operational efficiency, growth strategy, and performance management. Memon also takes a meticulous approach to data analysis, identifying revenue-driving opportunities, reducing costs, and enhancing margins, all while managing multimillion-dollar budgets and leveraging profit-and-loss insights to capitalize on areas of opportunity for storied brands.
Outside of work, Memon is a married father of two, raising children Hunter and Tanner with his wife, Jenna. He enjoys skiing, golfing, cycling, and hiking, and makes efforts to mentor and develop high-potential leaders, even beyond the workplace.
About iFLY Indoor Skydiving:
Austin-based iFLY Holdings LLC is the world leader in design, manufacturing, sales, and operations of wind tunnel systems for indoor skydiving. Under the brand names iFLY and Skyventure, the Company has flown millions of customers over 20 countries since launching the modern vertical wind tunnel industry in 1998. iFLY has 89 operational facilities, with another seven currently in construction or advanced stages of planning. iFLY supports and utilizes the safety and training rules set out by the International Bodyflight Association to ensure the safety and progression of the sport of indoor skydiving. For more information on iFLY, visit iflyworld.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
