Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> June 15, 2000
MARTY ALBERTSON was appointed President and co-Chief Executive Officer
of Guitar Center, Inc., in 1999. Mr. Albertson joined Guitar Center as a
salesperson in 1979 and has held various positions of increasing
responsibility with the company since that time. From 1980-1984 he
served as Advertising Director and then was appointed National Sales
Manager. In 1985, Mr. Albertson was appointed Vice President of
Corporate Development, and then Vice President of Sales and Marketing in
1987. From 1990-1999, Mr. Albertson served as our Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Albertson was elected to the
Board of Directors of the company in 1996. Since 1999, Mr. Albertson has
also been a Board member of the National Association of Music Merchants
(NAMM). Profile
BRUCE ROSS joined Guitar Center in July 1994 as Chief Financial Officer.
In February 1998, Mr. Ross was promoted to Executive Vice President.
Prior to joining Guitar Center, Mr. Ross was Chief Financial Officer of
Fred Hayman Beverly Hills, Inc., a retailer of high-end fashion clothing
on Rodeo Drive in California and a wholesaler of men's and women's
fragrances. From 1982 to 1990, Mr. Ross was employed by Hanimex Vivitar
Corporation, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of photographic
products. Mr. Ross served in various capacities with Hanimex Vivitar in
Australia, the United States and Europe. While working for Hanimex
Vivitar in the United States, Mr. Ross was promoted to the position of
Chief Financial Officer in 1986 and Chief Executive Officer for North
America in 1988. Profile
company's history, products, services, customers, those kinds of things?
Mr. Albertson: The company started in 1964 on Sunset
