WW
WW (formerly Weight Watchers) is a global wellness company offering science-backed weight management programs that integrate behavioral science, nutrition, and clinical care, including GLP-1 medications, to help members achieve lasting weight loss through personalized digital tools, coaching, and community support.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1963
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Tara Comonte
About
In 1963, Jean Nidetch - a trailblazing woman with incredible drive and vision - founded Weight Watchers in her living room in Queens, New York. What started as a small group of friends meeting to support each other on their weight loss journeys has grown into a global wellness company trusted by millions for over 60 years. The founding insight was simple yet powerful: real change happens with support. This belief has remained at the core of everything WW does, even as the science of weight health has evolved dramatically. Today, WW stands as the global leader in science-backed weight management, offering an integrated support system built for the GLP-1 era. The company combines medical innovation, behavioral science, and human connection to help members achieve lasting results. While the science of weight health continues to advance - from nutrition frameworks to GLP-1 medications - one truth remains constant: sustainable success requires behavior change, expert guidance, and accountability fueled by community. WW helps people not only lose weight more effectively but improve their overall quality of life through flexible programs, compassionate coaching, and a culture rooted in kindness and respect.