Harley-Davidson Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Harley-Davidson announced that Gina Goetter, a finance executive from Tyson Foods, will join as CFO effective September 30. Goetter brings over 20 years of experience, particularly in transforming business models for financial stability. Jochen Zeitz, CEO, emphasized her capability to enhance operational efficiencies and modernization efforts within the company.
The announcement coincides with Harley-Davidson's ongoing restructuring plan known as 'The Rewire,' which aims to improve operational models and prepare for a new strategic plan for 2021-2025.
- Gina Goetter's experience includes roles at Tyson Foods and General Mills, suggesting strong financial leadership.
- Appointment aligns with Harley-Davidson's ongoing transformation efforts to improve operational efficiency.
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Milwaukee, Sept. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. ("Harley-Davidson") (NYSE:HOG) announced that Gina Goetter, a top finance executive at Tyson Foods, will join the company as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 30.
Goetter has more than twenty years of experience driving strong financial and operational results and leading transformational change. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President and CFO of Tyson Foods’s prepared foods segment, where she led the reinvention of the segment’s business model to stabilize cash flow and right-size the cost structure. Prior to Tyson Foods, Goetter held various global leadership positions with General Mills, Inc., where she led business model re-engineering and optimized procurement strategies and logistics. Goetter earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and an MBA with a dual concentration in Finance and Marketing from Boston College.
“Gina is a CFO with the experience to drive a transformation of core processes and reporting for improved operational efficiency, build a global shared services model and modernize accounting and controls,” said Jochen Zeitz, chairman, president and CEO of Harley-Davidson. “She will add to the fresh perspectives and new capabilities now represented at the leadership level that complement the experienced talent that has been promoted from within. We have a diverse management team structured in a new way that is designed to fuel Harley-Davidson’s brand desirability and lead Harley-Davidson as a high-performing organization.”
Darrell Thomas, who assumed the role of interim CFO, will continue as Vice President and Treasurer.
The company is currently continuing through The Rewire, Harley-Davidson's efforts to, among other things, overhaul its operating model. The Rewire is planned to continue through the end of 2020, leading to The Hardwire, a new strategic plan for 2021-2025.
Company Background
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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