Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced that its President, Matthew Wagner, will succeed Marcus Lemonis as chief executive officer upon Lemonis’ retirement on January 1, 2026.
Wagner will also join the Camping World Board of Directors at that time.
Lemonis will serve as the company’s co-founder and special advisor after he retires as CEO, chairman, and a member of the Board of Directors at year’s end. Additionally, on January 1, 2026, Brent Moody will assume the role of chairman of the Board of Directors.
“Founding and building this company has been the greatest accomplishment of my life,” said Lemonis. “RVing continues to be the lifestyle of choice for millions of Americans, and this company was built to sit in the center of it all. I will continue to work closely with the Board, Matt and the leadership team, not only as a co-founder, but as an interested advisor and meaningful long-term shareholder, always focused on value creation. Matt and I share a philosophy and intensity around the importance of people, growth, and winning – I have absolute conviction in my choice to succeed me, and Matt is my choice.”
“Marcus’s vision shaped Camping World into the industry leader it is today, and we are deeply grateful for his leadership,” said Wagner. “I’m honored to step into the role of CEO and excited to build on our market-leading position, relationships and momentum we’ve created. We have a winning strategy, brand and world-class team, and I’m excited about the path forward as we accelerate innovation and elevate the customer experience across every channel. The road ahead is full of opportunities for Camping World.”
“On behalf of the Board, we thank Marcus for his original vision and execution for more than two decades,” said Moody. “He has been the driving force in building Camping World into the world’s largest RV retailer. Marcus has been a tireless and trusted mentor, coworker, and friend of mine for over 23 years. I know that he has the utmost confidence in Matt, and I look forward to him remaining a trusted advisor to the company.”
Wagner has served as Camping World Holdings’ president since July 2024. He previously served as chief operating officer from January 2023 to July 2024. Since joining Camping World in 2007, he has also held other leadership positions, including executive vice president and senior vice president of sales, marketing and corporate development.
Moody has served on the Board of Directors of Camping World Holdings, Inc. since May 2018 and has been the vice chairman since May 2025. Moody has been with the company for more than 22 years and served in various leadership positions, including president and chief operating and legal officer.
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