Harley-Davidson announces promotion of Jonathan Root to President, Commercial

Leadership Changes - Jonathan Root has been promoted to President, Commercial, while retaining his role as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 27, 2025 [1] - Root will oversee global commercial operations and continue leading the finance organization, reporting directly to CEO Jochen Zeitz [1] - This promotion reflects Root's strong leadership and deep expertise in the company's business operations [2] Jonathan Root's Background - Root was appointed as CFO in June 2023 and previously served as Senior Vice President at Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) [3] - He held leadership roles including President of Eaglemark Savings Bank, President of Harley-Davidson Insurance, and President of all other HDFS subsidiaries [3] - Root joined HDFS in 2011 and holds an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance from Wayne State University [3] Company Overview - Harley-Davidson, Inc is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services [4] - The company's vision is to build its legend and lead the industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion [4] - Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture since 1903, offering customizable motorcycles, riding experiences, and accessories [4] - Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance, and other programs to support riders [4]