Leading American RV retail chain Camping World Holdings has announced that its President Matthew Wagner will become the company’s new CEO following the retirement of current CEO Marcus Lemonis, effective 1 January 2026.

Matthew Wagner will also join the company’s board of directors as part of the change. Marcus 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 the end of 2025.

“Founding and building this Company has been the greatest accomplishment of my life,” said Marcus.

“RVing continues to be the lifestyle of choice for millions of Americans, and this Company was built to sit in the centre 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.”

Matthew Wagner added: “Marcus’s vision shaped Camping World into the industry leader it is today, and we are deeply grateful for his leadership.

“I’m honoured 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 Brent Moody, Vice Chairman of the Camping World board of directors. “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.”

Alongside this CEO succession, Brent Moody will assume the role of chairman of the board of directors.