MILWAUKEE, Jan. 8, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. ("Harley-Davidson")
(NYSE:HOG) today announced that Jonathan
Root has been promoted to President, Commercial; Root will
continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer at the Company.
Following this change, Root's new title will be "Chief Financial
Officer and President, Commercial."
Root will assume his new responsibilities effective January 27, 2025, reporting to CEO Jochen Zeitz. In this expanded role, Root will
assume oversight of global commercial operations while retaining
his existing leadership of the finance organization.
"This promotion reflects Jonathan's strong leadership across a
variety of roles at Harley-Davidson, and is underpinned by his
knowledge and expertise of our business," said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO,
Harley-Davidson Inc.
Root was appointed as Harley-Davidson CFO in June 2023, having previously held the role of
Senior Vice President at Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS),
where Root oversaw the global HDFS business, as President of
Eaglemark Savings Bank, President of Harley-Davidson Insurance, and
President of all other HDFS subsidiaries. Root joined HDFS in
2011.
Root holds an MBA from the University of
Detroit Mercy and a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance
from Wayne State University.
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About Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson
Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Our vision:
Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation,
evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we
stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul.
Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture with an
expanding range of leading-edge, distinctive and customizable
motorcycles in addition to riding experiences and exceptional
motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson
Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs
to help get Harley-Davidson riders on the road. Learn more at
www.harley-davidson.com.
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