Q&A With MAG CEO Andy Graves
In a follow up to our Executive Interview in May with Tucker Rocky President Eric Cagle, we spoke to MAG’s CEO Andy Graves to ask some questions that were outside of Eric’s realm.
Chrissy Gilmore Returns to Thermo-Tec as CEO
Chrissy Gilmore, the daughter of Thermo-Tec Automotive founders Jim and Donna White, is returning to the heat and sound management products company as CEO.
Windy City Motorcycle Company CEO Says Motorcycling is Becoming More Attractive
As the owner and operator of multiple motorcycle dealerships and retail locations, Ozzie Giglio has seen firsthand the impressive increase in motorcycle sales and related products and services, as well as the increased interest in motorcycle riding from people who might never have considered a bike before.
American Motorcyclist Association CEO Testifies Against Proposed Motorcycle Tariff
A proposed tariff on European motorcycles would harm U.S. consumers by pricing affected models beyond the reach of American families, American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman told a federal trade committee today, February 15, 2017. Dingman said motorcycles should be removed from the list of products included in the proposed tariff.
American Motorcyclist Association CEO to Testify Against Motorcycle Tariff
American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman will testify Feb. 15 against a 100 percent tariff on some European motorcycles proposed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
IAVA Honors Polaris CEO Scott Wine for Ongoing Support of Military Veterans
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) presented Polaris Chairman and CEO Scott Wine, a U.S. Navy veteran, with the 2015 IAVA Civilian Leadership Award in recognition of Victory Motorcycles’ contributions as a strategic partner to IAVA.
AMA Pro Racing Appoints Michael Lock CEO and Turns Focus on Marketing, Communications
AMA Pro Racing has announced that its Board of Managers named longtime motorcycle and automotive executive Michael Lock as the company’s CEO, effective November 1. Lock has served as AMA Pro Racing’s strategic business consultant throughout the 2015 season.
Ducati North America Names Jason Chinnock its New CEO
Starting January 1, 2016, Dominique Cheraki, current DNA CEO, will cover the role of Ducati Network Development Director at Ducati headquarters in Bologna, Italy. On the same date, Jason Chinnock will become the new CEO of Ducati North America and will be responsible for U.S., Canada and Mexico.
AIMExpo Names True Value President and CEO John Hartmann as Keynote Speaker
With its largest event to date approaching, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced its 2015 keynote speaker – True Value President and CEO John Hartmann. Hartmann is an avid motocross rider, but in the business world he has nearly two decades of corporate experience at the senior executive level.
Dainese Board Names Cristiano Silei CEO
Dainese, a manufacturer of high-quality safety apparel and equipment, has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Cristiano Silei as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Harley-Davidson Promotes Matt Levatich to President and CEO, Keith Wandell to Retire
Harley-Davidson, Inc. has named Matthew S. Levatich, currently president and chief operating officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, to succeed Keith Wandell as president and CEO of Harley-Davidson, Inc. upon Wandell’s retirement May 1, 2015. Levatich has also been elected, through Board action, to the Harley-Davidson Board of Directors.
MAG Announces Andrew Graves as New CEO
Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) has announced the hiring of former Brunswick Boat Group President Andrew Graves as its new Chief Executive Officer. Graves will lead the next phase of integration following the 2014 merger of Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice and MAG, and drive the long-term strategy of the combined company. He becomes CEO of MAG effective immediately.
Heichelbech No Longer Triumph North America CEO
Greg Heichelbech has left his position as CEO of Triumph Motorcycles of America. Matt Sheehan, Triumph’s COO, and Don Carleo, CFO, will continue to lead Triumph Motorycycles of America. Triumph thanks Heichelbech for his leadership and wishes him future success.
Claude Jordan Steps Down as Arctic Cat Chairman and CEO
Arctic Cat Inc. has announced that Claude Jordan has stepped down as chairman and CEO. Chris Twomey, who served as Arctic Cat’s CEO for 24 years, and also is a former chairman and a current member of the board of directors, has been named interim chairman and CEO.
Louis Casarez Becomes President and CEO of Custom Chrome
Custom Chrome has announced the promotion of Louis Casarez to President and CEO. Louis has spent the past 15 years as a dedicated employee at Custom Chrome as well as with parent company DIC in Korea.
ARI CEO to Present State of the Business at Annual Shareholder Meeting
Business to be conducted at the meeting includes the election of three directors and the approval of the company’s amended and restated 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, among other agenda items.