Jil Littlejohn Bostick tapped to lead Winnebago Industries corporate responsibility team
Winnebago Industries has appointed Jil Littlejohn Bostick as the executive director of the Winnebago Industries Foundation and vice president of corporate responsibility, effective April 1, 2023. In her role, she will guide philanthropy efforts and enhance the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Bostick's previous experience includes leadership roles in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. Winnebago Industries aims to double its annual charitable giving by the end of fiscal 2025, reflecting its commitment to corporate responsibility and community engagement. The company emphasizes its history of connecting people to the outdoors for over 65 years, aiming to inspire new generations while mobilizing resources for those in need.
- Appointment of Jil Littlejohn Bostick strengthens leadership in corporate responsibility.
- Commitment to double annual charitable giving by fiscal 2025 enhances corporate social responsibility profile.
- Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion aligns with contemporary corporate values.
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Littlejohn Bostick will also serve as executive director of the company’s foundation and continue to drive DEI initiatives
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., April 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) is pleased to announce today that Jil Littlejohn Bostick has been named the executive director for the Winnebago Industries Foundation and vice president for the company’s corporate responsibility team, effective April 1.
In this role, Littlejohn Bostick will guide Winnebago Industries Foundation’s giving through strategic philanthropy and partnerships and continue to advance the company’s efforts to create a high performing, engaged culture with a focus on giving back to the communities where its employees and customers live, work and play. Littlejohn Bostick will retain her previous responsibilities for the company’s inclusion, diversity, equity, and action initiatives.
“Jil brings strong leadership skills and a proven ability to drive positive change to the role,” says Stacy Bogart, general counsel and corporate vice president and secretary at Winnebago Industries. “We look forward to supporting Jil as she enhances this role and furthers our commitment to helping every person be great, outdoors.”
Prior to joining the company in 2021, Littlejohn Bostick held leadership roles in both the corporate and non-profit sectors including serving as the director of inclusion and diversity at Hubbell Incorporated and as the first female president and CEO of the Urban League of the Upstate. She has also worked as the executive director and CEO for the YWCA of Greenville, South Carolina.
“For more than 65 years, Winnebago Industries has been helping connect people to the outdoors,” said Littlejohn Bostick. “I’m thrilled to continue that work alongside our community partners as we work to inspire new generations of outdoor enthusiasts while mobilizing resources to reach people in need.”
Throughout the past five years, Winnebago Industries has been on a transformative corporate responsibility journey. With bold commitments to people and the planet, the company is positioned to accelerate its progress. Winnebago Industries has stated an intention to double its annual giving by the end of its fiscal 2025 year.
About Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons and commercial community outreach vehicles. Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Florida. The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol WGO. For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net.
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