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[ultrafxr]

http://www.powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2015/02/04/wandell-to-retire-from-harley-davidson-levatich-named-president-and-ceo/

[Fired00d]

Interesting quote (at least I thought so) from that article..

“Matt’s tremendous leadership abilities and track record, together with his drive for excellence and deep knowledge of the business, make him an outstanding choice as Harley-Davidson’s next CEO,” said Wandell. “He has been a driving force behind our focus as a customer-led organization, and the innovation and continuous improvement that are expanding Harley-Davidson’s industry leadership. I have great confidence in the company’s future under Matt’s guidance.”

Does that mean he's the one responsible for the (insert what you wish to call it) customer service some have experienced recently and responding to customers wants/desires?

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[ultrarider123]

The next paragraph or two down:
"Wandell, 65, became President and CEO of Harley-Davidson, Inc. May 1, 2009, and was elected Board Chairman in February 2012. During his tenure, the Company launched groundbreaking motorcycles, transformed manufacturing through a restructuring that is generating more than $300 million in annual savings and made significant gains in reaching new customers by growing international markets and sales to outreach segments in the U.S.

Moved the CVO's models to the main assembly line and continued to use cheaper parts....more profit, less reliability.  But hey stockholders, pay no attention to the man behind the curtain and focus on that extra annual $300 mil....

[Royalroadie]

Well, they paid him quite well.  His total comp package last year was 11 Million!

[Chains]

Well, they paid him quite well.  His total comp package last year was 11 Million!

And for that we get more Chinese and Korean parts on our bikes

[FLHTCUSE7]

Seem reasonable as CEO compensation including options and SAR's.

Nothing extravagant or shocking with $11M.

[MIKEYTEE]

I smell Poo in the air. JMHO

Wandell has chosen not to stand for election to another term on the Harley-Davidson Board of Directors at the Company’s annual shareholder meeting April 25, 2015. Beattie will assume the role of Board Chairman at that time.

Looks like he is done with The Motor Company altogether.

Mike
 

[hogasm]

He is taking the money and running..........fast

[2smoke]

Good riddance... NO, GREAT riddance.