Orlando Magic’s Chief Executive Officer, Alex Martins, is stepping down after 14 years, team officials confirmed. This comes after the team announced a new leadership structure, which includes Martins transitioning to the newly created role of vice chair. In this role, Martins will serve as a senior advisor to the Magic board of directors, focusing on advancing long-term strategic initiatives and providing support to Magic executives, according to Orlando Magic officials. Martins will move into the non-board Vice Chair role effective July 1. “We thank Alex for his exemplary service to the Magic organization as CEO,” Orlando Magic Chairman Dan DeVos said. “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. When Alex communicated his intention to retire several years ago, our family decided to create a new role leveraging his experience. We are pleased he has agreed to continue our partnership and congratulate him on his new role as Vice Chair.”Martins has been the CEO of the Magic since 2011.“It has been an honor leading the Magic alongside the DeVos family, and I welcome the opportunity to continue working closely together in this new role,” said Martins. “I offer my gratitude to the family for their dedication to the Magic organization and trust in me to serve as its leader for the past 14 years. Leading the Magic as CEO has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.”As Martins steps down as CEO, Charlie Freeman, president of business operations, is expected to lead business efforts for the franchise.
Orlando Magic’s Chief Executive Officer, Alex Martins, is stepping down after 14 years, team officials confirmed.
This comes after the team announced a new leadership structure, which includes Martins transitioning to the newly created role of vice chair.
In this role, Martins will serve as a senior advisor to the Magic board of directors, focusing on advancing long-term strategic initiatives and providing support to Magic executives, according to Orlando Magic officials.
Martins will move into the non-board Vice Chair role effective July 1.
“We thank Alex for his exemplary service to the Magic organization as CEO,” Orlando Magic Chairman Dan DeVos said. “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. When Alex communicated his intention to retire several years ago, our family decided to create a new role leveraging his experience. We are pleased he has agreed to continue our partnership and congratulate him on his new role as Vice Chair.”
Martins has been the CEO of the Magic since 2011.
“It has been an honor leading the Magic alongside the DeVos family, and I welcome the opportunity to continue working closely together in this new role,” said Martins. “I offer my gratitude to the family for their dedication to the Magic organization and trust in me to serve as its leader for the past 14 years. Leading the Magic as CEO has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.”
As Martins steps down as CEO, Charlie Freeman, president of business operations, is expected to lead business efforts for the franchise.