Santa Barbara, CA – November 8, 2022 — Seymour Duncan is pleased to announce that Marc DiLorenzo has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer.

“Marc is a proven business leader with a track record of building deeper connections between brands and their customers,” said Cathy Carter Duncan, Chair of Seymour Duncan.  “His passion for guitars and the Seymour Duncan brand also make him an excellent fit for our culture.  We’re excited to have Marc’s leadership as we work to serve new generations of musicians.”

“As a lifelong guitarist who’s used Seymour Duncan pickups for decades, I have tremendous affection for the brand, and I’m honored to join this world class team,” said DiLorenzo.  “Seymour Duncan has been helping musicians find their tone for over 45 years.  I’m excited to lead the next chapter of our growth, as we pursue new and innovative ways to inspire musicians.”

Prior to joining Seymour Duncan, Marc held a number of senior roles in creative industries, as well as financial services.  He spent nearly 20 years at 21st Century Fox, serving as Chief Strategy Officer for their film and television businesses, and driving the development of their direct-to-consumer offerings.  At Citigroup, Marc served as Chief Operating Officer of the firm’s private banking division.  In addition, Marc has worked as a professional musician composing score for film and television, and recently founded a successful digital livestream community that connects renowned guitarists with their fans.

Marc will be based at Seymour Duncan’s world headquarters in Santa Barbara, where the world’s best pickups are still made by hand.

About Seymour Duncan

Since 1976, Seymour Duncan has built a legacy anchored in providing musicians everywhere with exceptional products and service, establishing itself as one of the leading manufacturers, marketers, distributors and purveyors of tone. With an array of innovative and handcrafted products—spanning from pickups to effects to amplification—and through collaboration with some of the greatest artists of all time, Seymour Duncan has made a lasting mark on the music industry, earning its place within rock and roll history. From its humble beginnings in Seymour and Cathy’s trailer in Topanga through today, Seymour Duncan has been dedicated to helping musicians of all levels—from beginner to touring professional—unearth their musical passion and elevate their tone.