From a press release issued by Harley-Davidson:

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES STYLING DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS

Promotions of Davidson and Netz Set Styling Course for Future

Milwaukee, WI – Harley-Davidson Motor Company recently announced Willie G. Davidson has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer. In a related move the company also announced Louie Netz has been promoted to Vice President – Director of Styling and will serve on the Company’s Create Demand Circle (CDC) and Functional Leadership Group (FLG).

“Willie G. Davidson’s promotion recognizes his one-of-a-kind styling genius, the enduring importance of his design sense, and his leadership in creating and preserving the distinctive look of Harley-Davidson motorcycles,” said Jeff Bleustein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“For nearly 30 years, Louie Netz has worked beside me to create the great motorcycles that we are all celebrating this year,” said Davidson. “I have no plans of leaving this special Company, but it’s time for Louie to be recognized for his contributions and to become a part of the senior decision-making group that will ensure our legacy.”

“The design philosophies and signatures that Willie has put into place will continue to be carried out by this staff, which we view as the greatest motorcycle design team in the world, and those guiding philosophies will take us into the future,” said Netz.

Willie G. Davidson has been with the Company for more than 40 years and was most recently Vice President of Styling. Louie Netz was most recently Director of Styling.

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Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson’s web site at www.harley-davidson.com.