The Brief Alex Martins will step down as CEO and become Vice Chair on July 1. Charlie Freeman will take over business operations, while the CEO role will not be refilled. Current CEO Alex Martins is transitioning to a newly created role of Vice Chair effective July 1, where he will advise the Board of Directors on long-term strategy. What they're saying:"We thank Alex for his exemplary service to the Magic organization as CEO," Orlando Magic Chairman Dan DeVos said in a statement. Jeff Weltman remains President of Basketball Operations, and the CEO role formerly held by Martins will not be filled.