Geo. M. Martin Company Announces Leadership Transition Emeryville, California based Geo. M. Martin Company, a global leader in material handling solutions for the cor- rugated industry, has announced a strategic leadership transition that marks an important step in the company’s evolution as it approaches its 100th anniversary. George R. Martin, who has served as President/Chief Executive Officer, will continue his role as CEO. In this ca- pacity, Martin will maintain his focus on guiding the com- pany’s long-term vision, driving strategic growth initiatives, strengthening industry leadership, and ensuring Geo. M. Martin remains at the forefront of innovation in the corru- gated industry. As the third generation of the Martin family
nancial growth. Her leadership in streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and ensuring the company remains financially strong has positioned her as an ideal choice to guide day-to-day operations. Her promotion reflects the company’s commitment to developing leadership talent internally and ensuring a smooth and strategic succession plan for both employees and customers. Charles Rizzuti, Senior Executive Vice President of En- gineering, is being promoted to Chief Technology Officer
(CTO). Rizzuti, who has been with the company for over three de- cades, has been an integral force in advancing the company’s engi- neering and technology initiatives, spearheading the development of innovative automation solutions, and enhancing the performance
to lead the nearly century-old com- pany, George and co-owner Patri- cia (Martin) Curtis maintain a deep respect for its heritage while em- bracing forward-looking strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. Stepping into the role of Pres- ident is Laila Jaffer, formerly Se-
Charles Rizzuti
and reliability of Geo. M. Martin’s product lines. As CTO, he will lead the company’s technology strategy, oversee product development, and ensure that engineering ad- vancements are aligned with the company’s vision for the future and industry needs. He will continue to direct cus- tomer service and support ensuring Martin owners contin- ue to receive unparalleled field service as well as remote service and support. “It has been a privilege to lead Geo. M. Martin as Pres- ident/CEO, and to be on hand as Laila and Charles transi-
Laila Jaffer
nior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Jaffer, who has been with the company since 2013, has played a pivotal role in advancing operational excellence, fostering customer satisfaction, and driving continued fi-
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