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Fender Musical Instruments Corp.

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$254.0M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the world's leading guitar manufacturer, and its name has become synonymous with all things rock 'n' roll. Iconic Fender instruments such as the Telecaster , Stratocaster , Precision Bass and Jazz Bass guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized by today's musicians and collectors. With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock 'n' roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues and many others. Everyone from beginners and hobbyists to the world's most acclaimed artists and performers have used Fender instruments and amps, in the process making the company not only a revered music industry name, but also a cultural icon. Today, FMIC brands include Fender , Squier , Guild , Gretsch , Jackson , Charvel , EVH , SWR and Groove Tubes , among others. FMIC also manufactures a complete line of professional audio equipment under the Fender brand, including the innovative Passport portable sound system. Fender also offers a complete line of accessories, including strings, authorized replacement parts, cases, straps, clothing and much more. FMIC's corporate headquarters is located in Scottsdale, Ariz., with manufacturing headquarters based in Corona, Calif. ...

Chairman & CEO
William Mendello
Number of Employees 1,800
Contact Information

8860 E Chaparral Rd Ste 100

Scottsdale, Arizona 85250-2618

www.fender.com

(480) 596-9690

NAICS Code Musical Instrument Manufacturing: 339992

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Matthew Janopaul President
Rich Curley Cfo
Rich Kerley CFO
Ralph Thomas Senior Vice President, Matls
Richard Mcdonald Hall of Fame Emcee and Fender Senior Vice President
Jason Padgett Vice President, Pr & Corp Comm
Del Breckenfeld Director of Entertainment Marketing
Rich Siegle Manager, Advertising
Ritchie Fliegler Marketing Executive
Michael Lazarus Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
William Mendello Chairman & CEO
Donald Haider Board of Directors

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Chairman & CEO Current
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation President Current

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation President Current
Brookside Capital, Inc. Current
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Board of Directors Current
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business MBA Former
Duke University B.A. In Economics Former

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Cfo Current

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation CFO Current

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Senior Vice President, Matls Current

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Hall of Fame Emcee and Fender Senior Vice President Current
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Vice President, Marketing Former

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Vice President, Pr & Corp Comm Current

Del Breckenfeld is Director of Entertainment Marketing at Fender Musical Instruments Corp., the biggest name in electric guitars, amplifiers and musical products. Before coming to Fender, he worked for Dean Guitars, where he developed a groundbreaking promotional program for Anheuser-Busch, working with some of the most astute marketers in the world. Through his career he has worked with some of the biggest names in music, movies, and TV and has been involved in promotional campaigns with some of the world's most successful and best known brands, all while learning the ins and outs of partnership marketing.

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Director of Entertainment Marketing Current
Hollywood Music Awards Board of Directors Current

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Manager, Advertising Current

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Marketing Executive Current
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Affairs Former

Donald Haider, Director Dr. Haider joined us as a director in March 2004. Since 1973, Dr. Haider has served at Northwestern University s Kellogg School of Management as an Assistant, Associate and then Professor of Management. Dr. Haider began his academic career in 1971 as a lecturer and assistant professor at New York University and City College of New York and an Assistant Professor at Columbia University. Dr. Haider serves on the board of directors of La Salle National Bank, N.A., Chicago, Illinois and Fender Musical Instruments.

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