A Leap into India’s Heartbeat: Cricket and Fitness
For most entrepreneurs, building a successful business in their home country is a significant achievement. For Mark Sellar, it was just the beginning. With a portfolio spanning property development, award-winning consumer products, and digital innovation, Mark has taken a distinctly global approach to entrepreneurship—one that has now found its latest chapter in India.
As the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Drive Fitt, India’s first cricket and fitness integrated club franchise, Mark is blending personal passion with strategic foresight to launch a concept that taps into the very heartbeat of Indian culture: cricket.
“I’ve always loved cricket and played as a junior,” Mark Sellar shares. “At the same time, I’ve spent years building in the fitness space. Drive Fitt is about bringing those two worlds together—and making them accessible to everyone, not just the elite.”
A Track Record of Global Entrepreneurship
Before Drive Fitt, Mark Sellar was already a well-established name in entrepreneurial circles. He is the Founder and CEO of Sellar Capital, a dynamic family office investment firm that operates across real estate, startups, medical ventures, and sports innovation.
His earlier ventures, like Shader Australia, Fantom Hardware, and Tumbl Bear, have reached over 50 countries, earning global recognition for innovative products and business models.
“It’s about spotting a need, building the solution, and making sure it can thrive across markets,” he says. “That’s the DNA behind every business I’ve built.”
Drive Fitt: Building a Fitness Movement Around Cricket
The franchise combines cricket training, gym facilities, fitness classes, recovery zones, and a community hub — what Mark Sellar and his team call “Drive. Strive. Thrive. Revive.”
The flagship 26,000 sq. ft. facility in Gurgaon’s M3M 65th Avenue sets the tone for a world-class yet community-centric fitness and cricket hub.
“Fitness and cricket go hand in hand, yet no one was offering them together under one membership,” Mark Sellar explains. “We’re changing that with Drive Fitt.”
Why India? Timing, Culture, and Opportunity
Mark Sellar global perspective highlighted India as the ideal launchpad.
“There’s no market like India. The passion for cricket is unmatched, and the fitness industry is exploding. Combine that with a young, tech-savvy population and growing spending power—it’s the perfect storm for innovation.”
The Road to 300: A Bold Five-Year Vision
Mark Sellar aims for 300 franchise locations across India, UAE, and the US within five years, powered by a standardized model and a stellar leadership team led by Vikram Bhatia, former CEO of Fitness First India.
“Start with one perfect site. Nail it. Then scale it. That’s been my approach with every venture.”
Lessons from a Global Founder
Localize with Respect: Adapt strategies to each market.
Build for Community, Not Just Commerce: Focus on belonging and purpose.
Think Big, Execute Small: Perfect one location before scaling.
Balancing Ambition with Values
Despite his global ambitions, Mark Sellar finds strength in family life with his daughters, Olympia and Everly, and adopted son, Franklin.
“Family is my anchor. It reminds me why I build—to show my daughters they can dream big and create meaningful change.”
Explore Drive Fitt and Connect with Mark Sellar
Drive Fitt is on a mission to make elite-level cricket and fitness facilities accessible to all, while fostering a culture of wellness and community.
🌐 Website: www.drivefitthq.com
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