MILWAUKEE, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Susan Henderson, a senior
public relations executive, has joined Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) as
Vice President, Communications. In this position, she will develop and direct
the company's overall global, strategic communications initiatives. She
reports to Jim Ziemer, Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.
'Susan is a seasoned communications and public affairs professional who
brings more than 25 years of experience to Harley-Davidson. Over that time,
she has worked with some of the world's leading brands to support business
growth and deliver shareholder value,' said Ziemer. 'She is a proven leader in
her own discipline and is a welcome addition to the Harley-Davidson leadership
team.'
Most recently, Henderson was Vice President, Corporate Communications at
the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in Chicago. She had earlier been a principal in
her own communications consulting firm, where her clients included Diageo and
Gillette. Her prior positions include Vice President -- Public Relations at
Kohl's Department Stores and Director of Marketing Communications at Miller
Brewing Company.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies
doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), Buell Motorcycle
Company (Buell), MV Agusta Group and Harley-Davidson Financial Services
(HDFS). Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight motorcycles and
offers a line of motorcycle parts, accessories, general merchandise and
related services. HDMC manufactures five families of motorcycles: Touring,
Dyna(R), Softail (R), Sportster (R) and VRSC(TM). Buell produces premium
sport performance motorcycles and offers a line of motorcycle parts,
accessories, and apparel. MV Agusta produces premium, high-performance sport
motorcycles sold under the MV Agusta(R) brand and lightweight sport
motorcycles sold under the Cagiva(R) brand. HDFS provides wholesale and retail
financing and insurance programs primarily to Harley-Davidson and Buell
dealers and customers.
SOURCE Harley-Davidson, Inc.
