Erika Zauner

Erika Zauner is the Founder and CEO of HealthKick, a wellness benefits platform she established in April 2017.1 Based in New York, Zauner has a background in finance and a passion for health and fitness.

Professional Background

Zauner's career began in the financial sector. She worked as an Associate at Fieldstone Private Capital Group from 2005 to 2009, followed by a position as an Associate at GE Energy Financial Services from 2011 to 2014.1 During her time at GE, she was also involved in the company's corporate wellness program, Health Ahead, as a Fitness Leader.1

Education

Erika Zauner holds a B.A. in History from Princeton University and an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School.1

Founding HealthKick

The inspiration for HealthKick came from Zauner's personal experiences in the corporate world. During her first decade in financial services, she faced challenges maintaining a healthy lifestyle while managing a demanding schedule.2 She noticed a gap between the formal wellness programs offered by companies and the consumer health and fitness brands that employees actually used and discussed.2

HealthKick's Mission

Under Zauner's leadership, HealthKick aims to empower employers to meet the diverse wellbeing needs of global populations. The platform offers:

• A curated ecosystem of leading consumer health and wellness brands
• A digital wallet to streamline the delivery and management of wellness benefits spend1

Personal Interests

Zauner is described as a fitness enthusiast and former athlete. She enjoys workouts at HealthKick partner studios like [solidcore], Barry's, and Fhitting Room.4 She has also embraced wellness practices such as Vedic meditation and focuses on nutrition through services like OurHarvest and Thrive Market.4

Erika Zauner continues to lead HealthKick, sharing her expertise through events and webinars focused on employee wellbeing and innovative benefits strategies.3