Harley-Davidson announces 2 key retirements
Harley-Davidson, Inc. has announced the retirement of James A. McCaslin, Executive Vice President, Corporate Product Planning and Gail A. Lione from her positions as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, effective April 30, 2010.
James A. McCaslin:
McCaslin, 61, served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company from 2001 to 2009. He joined Harley-Davidson in 1992 as Vice President and General Manager of the Company's York Vehicle Operations. As of 2008 his salary was $500,019 annual.
"Jim has served in several key Motor Company leadership roles and we thank him for his dedication and many contributions. He has tremendous passion for the brand and the products, and we wish him many great journeys ahead on the seat of his Harley-Davidson® motorcycle," said Keith Wandell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), Buell Motorcycle Company (Buell), and MV Agusta.
Gail A. Lione:
Lione, 60, will remain with the Company as President of the Harley-Davidson Foundation, a position she has held since 2006. She has served as Harley-Davidson's chief legal officer since joining the Company in 1997. As of 2008 her salary was $441,017 annual.
Harley-Davidson has initiated a candidate search for the General Counsel position. The Company's legal and compliance functions will continue to report to Lione until April 30.
"We greatly appreciate Gail's service and many contributions to Harley-Davidson, and look forward to her continued leadership of the Foundation and her outreach on the Company's behalf to the community," said Keith Wandell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.
James A. McCaslin:
"Jim has served in several key Motor Company leadership roles and we thank him for his dedication and many contributions. He has tremendous passion for the brand and the products, and we wish him many great journeys ahead on the seat of his Harley-Davidson® motorcycle," said Keith Wandell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), Buell Motorcycle Company (Buell), and MV Agusta.
Gail A. Lione:
Harley-Davidson has initiated a candidate search for the General Counsel position. The Company's legal and compliance functions will continue to report to Lione until April 30.
"We greatly appreciate Gail's service and many contributions to Harley-Davidson, and look forward to her continued leadership of the Foundation and her outreach on the Company's behalf to the community," said Keith Wandell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.
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