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DADDY’S JUNKY MUSIC I APPOINTMENTS
BAKER TO
LEAD DADDY’S
Robert Baker was recently named president and
COO of Daddy’s Junky Music. The former president
of the East Coast combo chain, Ron
Papparella, has stepped back to focus on the company’s
financial matters.
“I am very excited with this opportunity to lead
Daddy’s,” Baker said. “My 20-year career at
Daddy’s has provided me great insight of not only
our company but of our industry.”
He started his career at Daddy’s flagship Boston
store as a keyboard salesman in 1989 and worked
his way up to assistant manager and, later, manager
of that store. He went on to become district manager,
vice president of sales and operations, and
executive vice president of sales and marketing.
“Robert is a driven leader who has brought much
to our company,” said Daddy’s CEO and founder
Fred Bramante. “Taking over as president when Ron
was ready to step back was not only the logical
thing to do, but it is in the best interest of Daddy’s.
Robert possesses the knowledge and leadership
skills that are necessary for us to continue to move
in the right direction.”
22 I MUSIC INC. I OCTOBER 2010
GUITAR CENTER I STRATEGY
Trojan Named Guitar
Center CEO
Guitar Center has announced a
management succession plan to
be implemented during the fourth
quarter of 2010.
Under this plan, Greg Trojan, currently
president and COO of GC, will
assume the position of CEO. He will
remain a member of GC’s board of
directors. Marty Albertson, presently
Greg Trojan
chairman of the board and CEO, will
step down as CEO but will remain as non-executive chairman
of the board.
Trojan said the company plans on resuming opening new
GC retail stores in 2011. “I am excited to be assuming the role
of chief executive officer at this point in Guitar Center’s history,”
he said. “With the company’s strong management team
and with the investments we have made in both our infrastructure
and our people, we are well-positioned to grow online and
through our brick-and-mortar network.”