Mike Kaplan, president and CEO of the Aspen Skiing Co., announced to staff on Wednesday evening that he would be stepping down in April 2023.
Kaplan has served in his role as CEO for 16 years, and he has been with the company for nearly 30 years.
Asked why he was leaving, Kaplan said it has been a long time to have this job.
“You don’t actually stop thinking about it when you leave the office,” he said. “You take it home with you, for sure. It’s a round-the-clock, round-the-calendar, demanding job, and fresh perspectives — particularly in this role — I think are important.”
SkiCo officials say the company will immediately begin efforts to find Kaplan’s replacement.
Kaplan will continue to live in Aspen and help with the transition.
He will also continue working in an advisory capacity for the Crown family, who own SkiCo and are part owner of Alterra Mountain Co., which runs 15 major ski resorts.
