Camping World names Matthew Wagner to succeed Marcus Lemonis as CEO

Camping World (CWH) Holdings announced that Matthew Wagner, the company’s President, will succeed Marcus Lemonis as Chief Executive Officer upon his retirement on January 1, 2026. Wagner will also join the Camping World Board of Directors at that time. Lemonis will serve as the Co-Founder and Special Advisor to the company after he retires from his position as CEO, Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors at year-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.”