Winnebago Industries Announces Appointment of Chris West as President of the Winnebago Brand
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) has announced key changes to its executive leadership team. Chris West, currently Senior VP of Enterprise Operations and Barletta Boats, will become President of Winnebago Outdoors businesses on September 1, 2024, replacing Huw Bower who is stepping down. West, with the company since 2016, has extensive experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and quality management across Winnebago's portfolio.
Additionally, Jeff Haradine, Barletta Boats President, will join the executive leadership team, reporting directly to CEO Michael Happe. These changes aim to strengthen Winnebago's position in the premium outdoor recreation market and drive its next growth phase. The company manufactures various outdoor lifestyle products under brands including Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar, and Barletta.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nel suo team di leadership esecutiva. Chris West, attualmente VP Senior delle Operazioni Aziendali e Barletta Boats, diventerà Presidente delle attività Winnebago Outdoors il 1 settembre 2024, sostituendo Huw Bower che si dimette. West, nell'azienda dal 2016, ha una vasta esperienza in produzione, gestione della supply chain e gestione della qualità nell'intero portafoglio di Winnebago.
Inoltre, Jeff Haradine, Presidente di Barletta Boats, entrerà a far parte del team di leadership esecutiva, riferendo direttamente al CEO Michael Happe. Questi cambiamenti mirano a rafforzare la posizione di Winnebago nel mercato delle attrezzature ricreative outdoor premium e a guidare la sua prossima fase di crescita. L'azienda produce vari prodotti per lo stile di vita all'aperto sotto marchi come Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar e Barletta.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) ha anunciado cambios clave en su equipo de liderazgo ejecutivo. Chris West, actualmente VP Senior de Operaciones Empresariales y Barletta Boats, se convertirá en Presidente de las actividades de Winnebago Outdoors el 1 de septiembre de 2024, reemplazando a Huw Bower que está renunciando. West, en la empresa desde 2016, tiene una amplia experiencia en manufactura, cadena de suministro y gestión de calidad en todo el portafolio de Winnebago.
Además, Jeff Haradine, Presidente de Barletta Boats, se unirá al equipo de liderazgo ejecutivo, reportando directamente al CEO Michael Happe. Estos cambios tienen como objetivo fortalecer la posición de Winnebago en el mercado de recreación al aire libre premium y impulsar su próxima fase de crecimiento. La compañía fabrica varios productos relacionados con el estilo de vida al aire libre bajo marcas como Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar y Barletta.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO)는 임원 리더십 팀의 주요 변화를 발표했습니다. Chris West는 현재 기업 운영 및 Barletta Boats의 수석 부사장으로, 2024년 9월 1일에 Winnebago Outdoors 사업의 회장으로 취임하며, Huw Bower는 물러납니다. West는 2016년부터 이 회사에서 근무하며, Winnebago의 전반적인 포트폴리오에서 제조, 공급망 및 품질 관리에 대한 풍부한 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
또한, Jeff Haradine Barletta Boats 회장이 임원 리더십 팀에 합류하여 CEO Michael Happe에게 직접 보고할 것입니다. 이러한 변화는 Winnebago가 프리미엄 아웃도어 레크리에이션 시장에서의 입지를 강화하고 다음 성장 단계를 추진하기 위한 것입니다. 이 회사는 Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar, Barletta 등의 브랜드 아래 다양한 아웃도어 라이프스타일 제품을 제조하고 있습니다.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) a annoncé des changements clés dans son équipe de direction. Chris West, actuellement VP Senior des opérations d'entreprise et de Barletta Boats, deviendra président des activités Winnebago Outdoors le 1er septembre 2024, remplaçant Huw Bower qui démissionne. West, présent dans l'entreprise depuis 2016, possède une vaste expérience en fabrication, chaîne d'approvisionnement et gestion de la qualité dans l'ensemble du portefeuille de Winnebago.
De plus, Jeff Haradine, président de Barletta Boats, rejoindra l'équipe de direction, relevant directement du PDG Michael Happe. Ces changements visent à renforcer la position de Winnebago sur le marché des loisirs en plein air haut de gamme et à impulser sa prochaine phase de croissance. L'entreprise fabrique divers produits liés au mode de vie en plein air sous des marques telles que Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar et Barletta.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) hat bedeutende Veränderungen in seinem Führungsteam angekündigt. Chris West, derzeit Senior VP für Unternehmensoperationen und Barletta Boats, wird am 1. September 2024 Präsident des Winnebago Outdoors-Geschäfts und ersetzt Huw Bower, der zurücktritt. West ist seit 2016 im Unternehmen und verfügt über umfassende Erfahrungen in den Bereichen Produktion, Lieferkette und Qualitätsmanagement innerhalb des Portfolios von Winnebago.
Zusätzlich wird Jeff Haradine, Präsident von Barletta Boats, dem Führungsteam beitreten und direkt an CEO Michael Happe berichten. Diese Veränderungen zielen darauf ab, die Position von Winnebago im Premium-Markt für Freizeitaktivitäten im Freien zu stärken und die nächste Wachstumsphase voranzutreiben. Das Unternehmen stellt verschiedene Produkte für den Outdoor-Lifestyle unter Marken wie Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar und Barletta her.
- Appointment of experienced leader Chris West as President of Winnebago Outdoors businesses
- Addition of Jeff Haradine to the executive leadership team, bringing marine industry expertise
- Strategic leadership changes aimed at driving the company's next growth phase
- Continued focus on strengthening position in the premium outdoor recreation market
- Departure of Huw Bower as Winnebago brand President after four years
- Potential short-term disruption due to leadership transition
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO) today announced key changes to its executive leadership team to bolster its position as the trusted leader in the premium outdoor recreation market and drive its next phase of growth.
After four years with the company, Winnebago brand President Huw Bower will step down from his role on August 31, 2024. During his tenure with the company, Bower helped guide the business through unprecedented times, brought several new industry-leading innovations to the market, and built a committed team across the brand’s motorized and towable RV businesses.
Chris West, currently Senior Vice President of Winnebago Industries enterprise operations and Barletta Boats, has been named President of the Winnebago Outdoors businesses – Winnebago-brand motorhomes, Winnebago-brand towables, and Winnebago-brand specialty vehicles – effective September 1, 2024. West was hired in 2016 to lead the company’s Enterprise Operations, with responsibility for the entire manufacturing, supply chain, and quality value streams across the Winnebago Industries portfolio.
Over the past eight years, Chris has worked closely with the company’s RV and marine businesses, built deep outdoor industry relationships, and driven significant progress and improved capabilities across key areas such as employee safety, manufacturing, strategic sourcing/supply chain management, quality, and business excellence. West also spearheaded the integration of the company’s Barletta Boats acquisition in 2021 and has provided executive oversight to a pontoon business now chasing double-digit market share growth.
“Winnebago Industries believes that time spent outside is priceless and we are committed to building a best-in-class leadership team that can deliver on our promise to elevate every moment outdoors for our partners and customers,” said Winnebago Industries President and CEO, Michael Happe. “We thank Huw for his contributions to our team and our business and welcome Chris to his new role. Our company has gone through a significant transformation over the last several years, but we know the best is yet to come for our team and portfolio of premium brands as we continue to grow our influence, impact and share of the RV and marine industries.”
Prior to joining Winnebago Industries, West served as vice president of global supply chain for Joy Global, a worldwide mining equipment manufacturer and held several other key leadership positions in the agricultural equipment manufacturing and aircraft interior manufacturing industries. A search for West’s prior Senior Vice President – Enterprise Operations role will begin immediately.
In addition, Barletta Boats President, Jeff Haradine will join the Winnebago Industries executive leadership team and report directly to CEO Michael Happe, effective September 1, 2024. Haradine has been with Barletta since its inception and has been a critical driver of Barletta’s strong growth trajectory,
“Jeff has been a key part of Barletta’s impressive trajectory, first as a sales leader and then as president of the business over the last two years,” said Happe. “I look forward to having his people-first approach and deep marine industry insights on our top leadership team.”
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 high-quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to advancing sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical integration in key component areas, 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 www.winnebagoind.com/investors.
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