Club Car CEO Mark Wagner Announces Retirement After 29-Year Legacy

March 27, 2025

Club Car® President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mark Wagner, announced his decision to retire effective August 1, 2025. Wagner has served as President and CEO for the last 8 years of his 29-year career with the company. 

In a letter to employees, Wagner stated, “We have achieved remarkable milestones, navigated historic challenges, and built a culture – a strong Black & Gold family.” 

“The current new product launches and our tariff success require our commitment and focus to achieve our growth plans and share gain this year. It is important to me that Club Car continues to succeed, and this planned transition time will allow that to happen without disruption,” Wagner added. 

Club Car is owned by global investment firm, Platinum Equity. The firm will conduct a comprehensive search for a successor with plans for a seamless transition.

About Club Car

With over 60 years of experience of innovation and design in producing small-wheel vehicles, Club Car is a leading manufacturer of gas and electric golf, utility and personal transportation vehicles. Since 1958, the Club Car product portfolio has grown to include much more than golf cars, now encompassing vehicles for commercial and consumer markets, all built with an uncompromised desire for superior safety, quality, and performance. As a global leader in sustainability and electrification, the Club Car Vehicle Group includes luxury electric vehicle brand, Garia, and lightweight electric utility vehicle brand, Melex. Garia and Melex product portfolios share similar characteristics of reliability, thoughtful design, and proven performance. Club Car Vehicle Group is proud to be at the forefront of environmentally responsible Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technologies.