Winnebago Industries Announces Appointment of Steve Speich as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Operations
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) has appointed Steve Speich as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Operations, effective March 3, 2025. Speich joins after more than 20 years at John Deere, where he most recently served as global director of manufacturing for Deere's Intelligent Solutions group.
In his new role, Speich will oversee manufacturing capabilities, strategic sourcing, business excellence initiatives, product quality management, and employee health, safety, and security efforts. He succeeds Chris West, who has transitioned to president of the Winnebago-branded motorhome business.
At John Deere, Speich managed end-to-end factory operations and held global director positions overseeing supply chain management and facility engineering across sixty global sites.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) ha nominato Steve Speich come Vicepresidente Senior delle Operazioni Aziendali, con effetto dal 3 marzo 2025. Speich arriva dopo oltre 20 anni in John Deere, dove ha ricoperto l'ultimo ruolo di direttore globale della produzione per il gruppo Intelligent Solutions di Deere.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Speich supervisionerà le capacità di produzione, l'approvvigionamento strategico, le iniziative di eccellenza aziendale, la gestione della qualità del prodotto e gli sforzi per la salute, la sicurezza e la protezione dei dipendenti. Sostituisce Chris West, che è passato a ricoprire il ruolo di presidente del business dei camper a marchio Winnebago.
In John Deere, Speich ha gestito le operazioni di fabbrica end-to-end e ha ricoperto posizioni di direttore globale sovrintendendo la gestione della catena di approvvigionamento e l'ingegneria degli impianti in sessanta siti globali.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) ha nombrado a Steve Speich como Vicepresidente Senior de Operaciones Empresariales, con efecto a partir del 3 de marzo de 2025. Speich se une después de más de 20 años en John Deere, donde ocupó recientemente el cargo de director global de fabricación del grupo Intelligent Solutions de Deere.
En su nuevo rol, Speich supervisará las capacidades de fabricación, la adquisición estratégica, las iniciativas de excelencia empresarial, la gestión de la calidad del producto y los esfuerzos de salud, seguridad y protección de los empleados. Sucede a Chris West, quien ha pasado a ser presidente del negocio de autocaravanas de la marca Winnebago.
En John Deere, Speich gestionó las operaciones de fábrica de principio a fin y ocupó posiciones de director global supervisando la gestión de la cadena de suministro y la ingeniería de instalaciones en sesenta sitios globales.
윈네바고 인더스트리(Winnebago Industries, NYSE: WGO)는 스티브 스페이치(Steve Speich)를 기업 운영의 수석 부사장으로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 임기는 2025년 3월 3일부터 시작됩니다. 스페이치는 존 디어(John Deere)에서 20년 넘게 근무한 후 합류했으며, 최근에는 디어의 지능형 솔루션 그룹의 글로벌 제조 이사로 재직했습니다.
새로운 역할에서 스페이치는 제조 능력, 전략적 조달, 비즈니스 우수성 이니셔티브, 제품 품질 관리, 직원 건강, 안전 및 보안 노력을 감독하게 됩니다. 그는 윈네바고 브랜드의 모터홈 사업의 사장으로 전환한 크리스 웨스트(Chris West)를 대신하게 됩니다.
존 디어에서 스페이치는 엔드 투 엔드 공장 운영을 관리했으며, 60개 글로벌 사이트에서 공급망 관리 및 시설 엔지니어링을 감독하는 글로벌 이사 직책을 맡았습니다.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) a nommé Steve Speich au poste de Vice-Président Senior des Opérations Entreprises, à compter du 3 mars 2025. Speich rejoint l'entreprise après plus de 20 ans chez John Deere, où il a récemment occupé le poste de directeur mondial de la fabrication pour le groupe Intelligent Solutions de Deere.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Speich supervisera les capacités de fabrication, l'approvisionnement stratégique, les initiatives d'excellence commerciale, la gestion de la qualité des produits et les efforts de santé, de sécurité et de protection des employés. Il succède à Chris West, qui a été nommé président de l'activité de camping-cars de la marque Winnebago.
Chez John Deere, Speich a géré les opérations d'usine de bout en bout et a occupé des postes de directeur mondial supervisant la gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et l'ingénierie des installations sur soixante sites à l'échelle mondiale.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) hat Steve Speich zum Senior Vice President für Unternehmensoperationen ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 3. März 2025. Speich kommt nach über 20 Jahren bei John Deere, wo er zuletzt als globaler Produktionsleiter der Intelligent Solutions-Gruppe tätig war.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Speich die Fertigungskapazitäten, die strategische Beschaffung, die Initiativen zur Geschäftsexzellenz, das Produktqualitätsmanagement sowie die Gesundheits-, Sicherheits- und Schutzmaßnahmen für Mitarbeiter überwachen. Er folgt auf Chris West, der zum Präsidenten des Winnebago-Motorhome-Geschäfts gewechselt ist.
Bei John Deere leitete Speich die End-to-End-Fabrikbetriebe und hatte globale Direktorenpositionen inne, in denen er das Supply Chain Management und die Anlagenplanung an sechzig globalen Standorten überwachte.
- Appointment of experienced manufacturing leader with over 20 years at John Deere
- Strategic hire brings global operations and supply chain management expertise
- Internal promotion of previous SVP to president of motorhome business shows succession planning
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor recreation products, announced today that Steve Speich will be joining the organization as senior vice president, enterprise operations, effective March 3, 2025.
Speich joins Winnebago Industries after more than two decades as a manufacturing leader at John Deere and brings significant operations leadership experience to the role. Speich most recently served as global director of manufacturing for Deere’s Intelligent Solutions group, with ownership of end-to-end factory operations, inclusive of manufacturing and supply chain responsibilities. Immediately prior to this position, Speich served in two other global director roles, overseeing supply chain management globally in Deere’s fastest growing business segment, as well as facility engineering and factory automation initiatives across sixty global sites.
“After an extensive search to find Winnebago Industries’ next operations leader, we are excited to welcome Steve, an experienced and highly accomplished manufacturing leader, to our executive leadership team,” said Winnebago Industries President and CEO Michael Happe. “With a reputation for delivering exceptional business results, he will bring a wealth of knowledge, innovative strategies and a strong commitment to operational excellence that will drive our company forward and enhance our competitive edge in the industry.”
In his new leadership role, Speich will oversee Winnebago Industries’ manufacturing capabilities, strategic sourcing program, business excellence initiatives, product quality management, and employee health, safety, and security efforts, partnering deeply with the company’s various business units to drive industry-best performance and synergy across the enterprise.
“I am excited to join the Winnebago Industries team and contribute to the company's legacy of innovation and excellence,” said Steve Speich, incoming senior vice president, enterprise operations. “I look forward to working with the talented teams to drive growth, enhance operational efficiencies and deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”
Speich’s appointment follows the transition of Chris West, former senior vice president of enterprise operations, who was recently named president of the company’s Winnebago-branded motorhome business.
About Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium outdoor recreation products committed to elevating every moment outdoors. With a focus on purposeful innovation and exceptional experiences for its customers, the company boasts a diverse and expansive portfolio of high-quality RV and marine recreation products under the Grand Design RV, Newmar, Winnebago, Barletta and Chris-Craft brands, as well as advanced lithium power solutions under the Lithionics brand. Winnebago Industries operates across multiple facilities in Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Florida, and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WGO. For more information, visit www.winnebagoind.com.
Media Contact: Daniel Sullivan media@winnebagoind.com
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