Position
Chief Stores Officer
Company
Guitar Center
Description
Guitar Center has appointed Mike Schultheis as the executive vice president and chief stores officer. Schultheis will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the company’s retail stores. This appointment supports ongoing initiatives to generate growth through a fun, engaging, and experiential store environment.
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