Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority CEO Tom Murray Announces Retirement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 14, 2023) – The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) announced today CEO Tom Murray has informed the Board of his intention to retire by the end of calendar year 2023, after 11 years in the role. The Board will now proceed with a formal search for a successor.
“Leading the CRVA over the past 11 years has truly been the pinnacle of my career,” said Murray. “As the trusted leader of Charlotte’s visitor economy, the CRVA shapes millions of experiences day in and day out, uniquely enriching the lives of the millions of visitors and Charlotteans who call our city home. The CRVA is on track to end fiscal year 2023 in a strong financial position, record-breaking for many of our venues and brands. While there’s still much work to be done, I have full confidence in our leadership team and am certain that the timing is right.”
CRVA’s Board of Directors will lead the search for the next CEO. The search committee will be chaired by CRVA Board Chair Boris Bunich and will include members of the Board’s Executive Committee.
“Tom’s retirement will mark the end of a remarkable period of growth for the CRVA,” said Bunich. “Under his leadership, Charlotte has recovered from the devastating effects of the pandemic, faster than many other destinations in the U.S. Through his guidance, the CRVA built up a strong fund balance reserve, preparing the organization to weather the turbulent effects of the pandemic even before it took place. We are fortunate to have been given a generous advance notice of his intention to retire and know he will continue to advocate for the visitor economy and our community until he leaves the organization later this year. Tom has strongly positioned the CRVA for the next generation of leadership, leaving a lasting legacy for his successor.”
About the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) works to deliver experiences that uniquely enrich the lives of our visitors and residents. Through leadership in destination development, marketing and venue management expertise, the CRVA leads efforts to maximize the region’s economic potential through visitor spending, creating jobs and opportunities for the community. Brands supported by the CRVA include the Charlotte Convention Center, Spectrum Center, Bojangles Coliseum, Ovens Auditorium, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Regional Film Commission and Visit Charlotte in conjunction with the region’s destination marketing brand.
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