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Arthur C. Martinez
Arthur C. Martinez (born September 25, 1939) is an American businessman and executive who formerly served as chief executive officer (CEO) of Sears.
He is best known as the person who led a turnaround of Sears, Roebuck, and Company in the 1990s.
Early life and education
Martinez was born September 25, 1939 in New York City, the only child of Joseph Martinez (né José Martínez; 1900-1987) and Agnes Martinez (née Caulfield).
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His father was born in Mexico with Spanish ancestry and worked as a fish wholesaler.[1] His mother was an Irish immigrant who worked part-time as department store clerk.
He was raised in Brooklyn where he attended Catholic schools.
He graduated from Polytechnic University in 1960 and later completed a MBA at Harvard Business School.
Career
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