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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Alex Martins Steps Down as Orlando Magic CEO
Alex Martins has stepped down as CEO of the Orlando Magic after fourteen years in the role. Martins has worked for the Magic since 1989 and will stay with the team in the newly created role of vice chair. Advertisement He will act as a senior advisor to the Orlando Magic Board of Directors. With Martins stepping down, Magic executive Charlie Freeman will lead all business operations. He's been with the Magic for thirty years and will oversee just about everything besides managing the team's roster. That still lies with Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman. The other big piece of this is the increased involvement of the owners of the Magic, the DeVos family. Rich and Helen's grandchildren, Ryan and Cole, will have increased roles moving forward. This leadership restructuring will ultimately transfer ownership to the third generation of the DeVos family down the road. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Alex Martins leaving as CEO of Orlando Magic, moving into role as vice chair
ORLANDO, Fla. — Alex Martins is leaving his role as CEO of the Orlando Magic on July 1 to move into the newly created position of vice chair as part of a restructuring of the front office, the team announced Wednesday. Martins will be a senior adviser to the team's board of directors going forward.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Alex Martins leaving as CEO of Orlando Magic, moving into role as vice chair
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Alex Martins is leaving his role as CEO of the Orlando Magic on July 1 to move into the newly created position of vice chair as part of a restructuring of the front office, the team announced Wednesday. Martins will be a senior adviser to the team's board of directors going forward. 'Since joining the team in 1989, Alex's commitment to excellence has distinguished him as an extraordinary leader in our organization and the Orlando community,' Magic Chairman Dan DeVos said. 'When Alex communicated his intention to retire several years ago, our family decided to create a new role leveraging his experience.' Martins had spent the last 14 years as CEO. 'Leading the Magic as CEO has been one of the greatest blessings of my life,' he said. There won't be a CEO in Martins' place. Magic business operations president Charlie Freeman will oversee a number of departments, including ticket sales, global partnerships, arena operations, philanthropy, finance, human resources, communications and broadcasting. Ryan DeVos, who has been a Magic executive for the past eight years, will become managing director. Cole DeVos will relocate to Orlando at the beginning of the coming season and 'engage in a full-time management development program,' the team said. Jeff Weltman remains as the Magic president of basketball operations, overseeing all basketball-related programs and reporting directly to the board of directors. ___ AP NBA:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins to step down
The Orlando Magic confirmed Tuesday that its CEO, Alex Martins, is stepping down. Alex Martins will transition to the Magic's Vice Chair role effective July 1, and Charlie Freeman, currently President of Business Operations, will move into the CEO role. Advertisement 'We thank Alex for his exemplary service to the Magic organization as CEO,' said Orlando Magic Chairman Dan DeVos. 'Since joining the team in 1989, Alex's commitment to excellence has distinguished him as an extraordinary leader in our organization and the Orlando community.' Ryan DeVos will step into an expanded role as Managing Director, working closely with Charlie Freeman, Jeff Weltman, and the Magic Board of Directors. Officials said his responsibilities will include aligning the Magic organization with DeVos family values and deepening community and partner relationships. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
