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Gibson Brands Appoints Cesar Gueikian As President & Interim CEO

May 2, 2023/by Steven Boero

Cesar Gueikian. Photo: Courtesy of Gibson Brands

Gibson Brands’ Board of Directors has appointed Cesar Gueikian as President and interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Gueikian succeeds James “JC” Curleigh, who has held the role since November 2018. Curleigh will exit the company and step down as a director.

Gueikian joined Gibson as Chief Merchant Officer in 2018 and was appointed as Brand President in 2021. In those roles, Gueikian has spearheaded pioneering solutions for brand momentum, product innovation, media evolution and artist relations. He has been instrumental in the resurgence of Gibson, setting a new strategy centered around instruments, sound and an expansion into media. He brings 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor and financier, and a lifelong passion for music and guitars.

“We are transitioning to new leadership at a time of strength to ensure the company continues its momentum and is well-positioned to execute on its next phase of growth,” says Nat Zilkha, Chairman of Gibson’s Board of Directors. “Cesar has played a huge role in the company’s recent success, including securing critical artist partnerships and overseeing the evolution of many of our most iconic product lines, and the Board has full confidence in his leadership.

“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank JC for helping to return Gibson to its status as an iconic brand over the last five years. We are grateful for his leadership and contributions to our partners, customers, and the music industry, and we wish him the best in his next chapter,” sums Zilkha.

“I am honored to take on this important role with a company that means so much to me,” says Gueikian. “Gibson has shaped sound for the last 130 years, and we now have the opportunity to drive the future of music and touch people’s lives for the next 130 years. We have an obligation to continue innovating across instruments, sound, and media and to continue inspiring fans and artists of all levels to create music. I look forward to working closely with our experienced senior leadership and team of incredible craftspeople to ensure the long-term success of the business.”

“It has been a privilege to lead Gibson, and I’m tremendously proud of what we accomplished as a team,” says Curleigh. “I am ready for my next challenge and want to thank the Board and the Gibson team for the opportunity to guide this company. I look forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the future.”

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Steven Boero is the editor of The Sports Credential, MusicRow's sister publication offering Nashville sports industry news. Boero joined in March of 2021. He has a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication with a minor in Music Business from Belmont University. While at Belmont, he served as sports editor and eventually editor-in-chief at the university’s student-run newspaper the Belmont Vision where he covered men’s and women’s basketball including Rick Byrd’s retirement and the Bruins first NCAA Tournament win in 2019.
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