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About Arthur C. Martinez
- Arthur C.
- Martinez is a businessman, former CEO of Sears, who is best known as the person who tried to turn around Sears, Roebuck, and Company (Co.).
- Prior to joining Sears, Martinez worked for several companies, including RCA Records.
- He entered the retail business in 1980 when he became the chief financial officer for Saks Fifth Avenue.
- In 1992 Martinez became the head of the Sears Merchandise Group and three years later he became the chief executive officer of Sears, Roebuck, and Company.
- During his eight-year tenure at Sears, Martinez initiated a major overhaul of the company's operations and made the company profitable again.
- He is best known for changing the company's marketing strategy to focus on women as well as men.
- Martinez retired in 2000, although he continues to serve on the boards of directors for several businesses.
- He graduated from New York University Tandon School of Engineering with an undergraduate degree and also received an MBA from Harvard University.
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