Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc. plans for leadership transition

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The Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc. Board of Directors announced Tuesday that Maria Adele Rosenfeld has formally submitted her resignation as CCI’s President and CEO, effective April 30.

Rosenfeld

“It is impossible to put into words how much the last eight years have meant to me,” Rosenfeld said. “I am so honored to have served the Carmel community as the founding CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. I have worked alongside such talented coworkers, partners, sponsors, entertainers, vendors and volunteers. Our collective dedication to upholding the highest standards of cultural authenticity and event management resulted in a truly special, best-in-class event.”

Rosenfeld’s tenure at CCI brought national and international recognition to the annual Carmel Christkindlmarkt. Under her direction, the Market was awarded top honors by USA Today, Indy’s Best Things Competition, the Indiana Tourism Association Awards and the Current in Carmel, along with being featured in National Geographic in 2023 and 2024.

In 2024, Rosenfeld led the Market as it welcomed nearly 10,000 visitors each day, and its total sales eclipsed $9.6 million – a 5 percent increase from the previous year – leading to $24.3 million in economic impact for Hamilton County.

Augustus

“We are extremely grateful for Maria’s service,” CCI Board Chair Maddie Augustus said. “From the very first market in 2017, she has been instrumental in growing our beloved event into the renowned holiday destination it is today. She is leaving a great mark on the annual Market, our organization and Carmel as a whole. We wish her the best in the next steps of her journey.”

The CCI Board has begun planning the next steps for the organization and the search process for the organization’s next president and CEO.

CCI remains committed to its mission to provide an authentic and immersive cultural experience that cultivates community pride, creates inspiring gathering spaces, and elevates the City of Carmel regionally, nationally, and internationally.

For more information about CCI, please visit CarmelChristkindlmarkt.com.