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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On July 16, C. F. Martin & Co. announced that an executive succession plan is being put in place for the
\ncompany. Christian Martin IV has decided that at the conclusion of his NAMM Chairmanship in July
\n2021, he will step into the role of Executive Chairman of C.F. Martin & Co. He will remain Chairman of
\nthe Board and family ownership of the company will continue.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve spent over 40 years in my family business and what a ride it\u2019s been,\u201d said Chris Martin, Chairman
\nand CEO of C.F. Martin & Co., Inc. \u201cNow I\u2019ve reached the point where it\u2019s time for me to move into the
\nrole of Executive Chairman. I am confident in the current leadership team because I know they love the
\ncompany as much as I do and I will be working closely with them through this transition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jacqueline Renner, President of C.F. Martin & Co. also announced her plans to retire on October 1, 2021.
\nShe feels with Chris\u2019 change, it is the right time for her to transition as well. She is committed to
\nworking with Chris on a smooth executive transition process. \u201cI have truly enjoyed working with Chris
\nand all our co-workers over the last five years to strengthen Martin Guitar. I look forward to continuing
\nto do so through the executive transition process. I appreciate Chris\u2019 planned approach for a smooth
\ntransition for the company which benefits our customers, co-workers and ultimately the musicians that
\nMartin Guitar seeks to inspire.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very grateful for the support and leadership that Jackie has shown as President over these past
\nfive years.\u201d said Chris.<\/p>\n
Martin will be doing a search for a CEO-President who will embrace and augment our unique culture and
\ncontinue to enhance the Martin brand around the world. Hudson Gain Corporation has been retained to
\nconduct this search.<\/p>\n
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