Get to Know Thina - Vice President of Operations for Malaysia💜

Apr 10

3 min read

We are proud to spotlight Thinagaran Ramasamy (Thina), our Vice President of Operations for Malaysia, whose journey with Inspire Brands Asia is a strong reflection of growth, resilience, and leadership excellence.

Thina began his career with us in 2019 as a Club Manager in Kuala Lumpur, where he quickly distinguished himself through his hands-on leadership style, strong operational discipline, and ability to consistently deliver results. His performance and dedication led to his promotion as Area Business Manager, where he successfully oversaw operations in the Johor Bahru region.

In 2022, Thina stepped into the role of Regional Operations Manager, expanding his impact across multiple markets and strengthening operational standards across clubs. His ability to build high-performing teams, drive accountability, and ensure consistent execution positioned him as a key leader within the organization.

In January 2024, Thina reached a major milestone in his career when he was promoted to Vice President of Operations – Malaysia. Under his leadership, the business has continued to grow through successful gym openings, strong presales performance, and sustained operational excellence.

Beyond his achievements, Thina is known for his people-first leadership approach, unwavering commitment, and passion for developing future leaders. He continues to inspire his team while driving meaningful results across the business.

Please join us in celebrating Thina’s journey — we look forward to many more milestones ahead under his leadership.

🌱 Living the United DNA: We Care

The United DNA value that resonates most with Thina is #WeLead — grounded in accountability, ownership, and leading by example.

For Thina, leadership is not about position, but about consistency in action and clarity in direction.

“Leadership is about setting the standard, taking ownership, and guiding the team to perform at their best.”

He believes that when leaders are present, decisive, and committed, it builds trust within the team and creates an environment where people can perform with confidence.

What motivates him every day is the opportunity to develop people, strengthen teams, and drive sustainable growth across the business.

Because for Thina, success is not just about results — it’s about building teams that can consistently deliver them.

💪 How He Trains for Life

Thina approaches fitness and wellness the same way he approaches leadership — with discipline, consistency, and purpose.

His routine focuses on:

Strength training
Functional fitness
Maintaining overall physical conditioning

This helps him stay energized, focused, and ready to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment.

“Staying physically active keeps me sharp and disciplined — both in work and in life.”

His current focus is maintaining a strong and sustainable routine that supports both physical health and mental resilience.

Because for Thina, fitness is not just a habit — it’s a foundation that enables him to lead effectively every day.

🔮 Looking Ahead

Looking ahead, Thina is focused on continuing to elevate operational excellence across Malaysia while developing the next generation of leaders within the organization.

He aims to build an environment where teams are empowered to take ownership, improve performance, and consistently raise the standard across all clubs.

At the same time, he is committed to driving sustainable business growth, ensuring that every club not only performs but thrives.

Because for Thina, true success lies in building a system where:

People grow
Teams perform
The business continues to scale

✨ Behind the Purple, Thina leads with clarity, builds with discipline, and drives results through people — creating impact that extends across every club, every team, and every member we serve.

#InspireToGrow #GetToKnowAPurpleWarrior

#WeDare #WeLead #WeCare #WeLearn #WePlay