Executive Turntable: Cesar Gueikian Steps Down as Gibson President & CEO, Anne Rohesy Steps in As Interim

Cesar Gueikian has stepped down as president and CEO of Gibson, and will be transitioning into a role as strategic advisor to the Board, effective July 31. Anne Rohosy, Gibson’s chief commercial officer, will step in as interim president and CEO as the board searches for a permanent successor.

Gibson had been emerging from bankruptcy as Gueikian first joined back in 2018. He served as chief merchant officer and brand president before being named in CEO in 2023.

“Gibson is part of my DNA,” Gueikian said in a statement. “It has been the honor of my life to help lead Gibson and to work alongside the people who bring this company to life every day. Gibson is something special — to musicians, to fans, to everyone who has ever picked up a guitar and felt that connection. I am incredibly proud of what we have built together: our team, our culture, our artists and our global community of artists and fans. I hope to have left a legacy that will be remembered in Gibson’s history as a progressive era. I have enormous confidence in Anne and in the future of this company, and I look forward to my next chapter as a shareholder, Board member and artist ambassador. Gibson’s best years are still ahead, and I’m excited to be part of what this company will go on to achieve.”

Nat Zilkha, executive chairman of Gibson’s Board of Directors, said: “For 13 years, Cesar has poured his passion, creativity, and relentless commitment into Gibson. On behalf of the Board, we thank Cesar for his transformative leadership and the important role he has played in rebuilding the foundation of the company. Cesar came to us ready to step back from the day-to-day operating role and focus his energy where he has always been most passionate – working directly with artists and being close to the music. We are grateful that he will remain part of the Gibson family through his continued service as a Board member, strategic advisor, and artist ambassador.”

As Rohosy steps into the new role, she adds: “Gibson means so much to musicians and music lovers around the world, and I am honored to step into this role at such an important moment for the Company. I have spent my time here focused on how we connect with our customers and grow the Gibson name — and that focus does not change. I look forward to working closely with Cesar, the Board, and our leadership team to ensure continuity and build on the strong foundation already in place.”