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Here's What Happens Next After Harley-Davidson's Boardroom Fight

While Harley-Davidson has successfully fought off the boardroom coup brought forth by H Partners Management, along with a number of other shareholders, things aren't likely to just back to normal anytime soon. Concessions were made, and things will change at the Motor Co.

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The Harley-Davidson Boardroom Coup Has Utterly Failed

Harley-Davidson has had a rough year so far, but a bright spot just emerged. After releasing some less-than-stellar financial reports, along with being threatened by the current American administration's proposed tariffs—something that greatly affected the Motor Co. last time around—it found itself facing a board of directors coup last month.

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Road Glide bike to feature in new Harley-Davidson MotoGP series

The new Harley-Davidson championship set to feature on the 2026 MotoGP undercard will see riders battle it out on the manufacturer’s Road Glide model.

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Harley Investors Allege Backroom Deals, Say CEO and Directors Are Promising to Leave

Allegations have arisen from H Partners Management, one of Harley-Davidson's biggest investors and the leader of its current boardroom infighting, that retiring CEO Jochen Zeitz and board directors Thomas Linebarger and Sara Levinson are holding "secret" meetings with select shareholders ahead of next week's annual shareholder meeting.

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Harley's Boardroom Fight is Heating Up, Will Come to a Head Next Week

May 14th is a rather nondescript day, ain't it? It definitely isn't May 4th—yes, I'm a Star Wars nerd—nor the party that revolves around May 5th. Yet, despite its beige outward appearance, it's set to be a barn-burner, as the contentiousness over Harley-Davidson's board is set to come to a…

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Harley Board Nominates Board Member to Replace Dude Who Resigned in Protest

The Harley-Davidson world has been in the spotlight in recent weeks, and not because it launched a wild 150 horsepower bagger. Rather, it's been in the spotlight due to its CEO Jochen Zeitz announcing his retirement, and the power play that his retirement kicked off with a former member of…

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Harley Investors Launch Campaign to Oust Board, Were Told It Couldn't Pick New CEO

Things are heating up in the world of Harley-Davidson, as H Partners Management—owner of about a 9% stake in the company—has launched a new volley across the Motor Co's bow after being told it couldn't pick the company's new CEO. That shot? The investment firm wants to oust retiring CEO…

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Harley-Davidson slams activist investor, says it has wrecked its CEO succession process

It’s getting nasty with shares down 42% in the past year.

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Because He Couldn't Pick Harley-Davidson's New CEO, Board Member Resigns

I've been watching Harley-Davidson stories closely ever since the brand's CEO, Jochen Zeitz, announced his retirement earlier this week. When something like that occurs, there's always fallout to come. So when I saw the story of a Harley board member resigning, I figured this was just part of that. But…

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Harley-Davidson's CEO Is Out, Company Is Looking for Replacement

A company with as much legacy as Harley-Davidson has to be a cool place to work. You've got over 100 years of lineage, culture, style, and substance propelling you forward in a way that few other companies do. And there's a reason why so many of the Motor Co's employees…

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Harley-Davidson and MotoGP’s Dorna announce new collaboration

A day after the conclusion of the 2024 MotoGP season in Barcelona, the series’ promoter has announced a new collaboration with Harley-Davidson.

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Harley-Davidson Is Dumb Not to Sell Its Killer Small Motorcycle in the US

Harley-Davidson is getting crushed under the weight of its cruiser-centric business model. Over the last three decades, it's spent billions on pushing over-weight, over-priced HOGS to rich Boomer dentists who wanted to cosplay as Hells Angels members only for the Motor Co. to now be up a creek without a paddle…

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Harley Owner Waited a Year For a Single Part, Couldn't Ride At All

Listen, as reliable and dependable as our motorcycles are, the fact remains that these things are machines, and machines break down. I’m sure pretty much all motorcyclists have experienced being stranded—with some more than others depending on the bikes they choose.Usually, it’s as simple as ringing up a buddy with…

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Conservative activist pushing to boycott Harley-Davidson for ‘going woke’

Activist Robby Starbuck released a nine-minute video on X attacking Harley for promoting “woke” initiatives and holding LGBTQ+ events at its offices.

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Harley CEO Says X440 Bookings In India Are Exceeding Expectations

Following the launch of the Harley-Davidson X440 in India, Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz said that the reception has exceeded expectations.

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2024 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Dates Announced For Next Summer

During a panel discussion at the 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, CEO Jochen Zeitz announced the dates for the 2024 Homecoming.

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Harley-Davidson Sees India As Global Motorcycle Making Hub

This story was first published on the Zenger News India portal

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LiveWire Group Appoints Former BRP Marine President Karim Donnez As CEO

LiveWire Group Incorporated, the electric motorcycle manufacturer spun off from Harley, just appointed new CEO Karim Donnez in June 2023.

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Harley-Davidson Seems To Be Moving Forward With HQ Repurposing Plans

Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz mentioned that plans are underway to repurpose company headquarters in Milwaukee, and this paperwork may be the first step.

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LiveWire Investors Withdraw Nearly $370M After Company Goes Public

Investors redeem nearly $370M after Harley-Davidson takes all-electric subsidiary LiveWire public, prompting the brand to siphon more funds into the offshoot.

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Harley Has Big Plans For Milwaukee HQ, But They Remain Unclear

Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz made news when he discussed the company's work-from-home policies, but that left questions about its Milwaukee HQ's future.

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Harley-Davidson CEO Encourages Work-From-Home, Trusting Employees

Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz says that it's about delivering quality work and trusting employees, not hours clocked in front of your computer in an office.

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Harley is rethinking its headquarters as CEO rejects a return to office

Companies from Apple Inc. to General Motors Co. to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are grappling with how to coax employees back to the office. Harley-Davidson Inc. is taking a different tack: let them stay home.

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Harley Appoints Bed Bath & Beyond Exec VP To Board Of Directors

Harley-Davidson appoints Bed Bath & Beyond Executive Vice President Rafeh Masood to the company’s board of directors.

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Harley Turns $215.8M Q2 Profit Despite 2-Week Production Shutdown

Harley-Davidson posts a $215.8M profit in Q2 2022, despite shutting down its Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and York, Pennsylvania, plants for two weeks.

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