Chris Downie

Executive Board Chair & Co-founder

Chris is the founder and CEO of SparkPeople, one of the largest digital health companies in America, where he and his team help “spark” millions of people to achieve their health, fitness, and life goals and lead healthier lives. After earning his BA degree from the University of Cincinnati, Chris started his career with Procter and Gamble before co-founding an Internet company that became eBay’s only pre-IPO acquisition. During the growth of SparkPeople, his innovations included SparkCoach, a personalized virtual coaching program that helps people reach their goals, and SparkAmerica, a national campaign to help people get more exercise, eat healthier foods, and enjoy active, healthy lives. Chris also wrote a book, The Spark, which became a New York Times bestseller. In 2021, SparkPeople evolved into PeopleOne Health, integrating health, wellness, and clinical care, all shaped by the guiding vision to keep people healthier.