Harley-Davidson appoints two new directors

By Bobby Samwell • Tuesday, September 16 06:13 • Permanent Link

Harley-Davidson, Inc. has announced the appointment of two new independent directors to its Board of Directors, effective September 15, 2025. Daniel Nova, the General Partner of Highland Capital Partners, and Matt Reintjes, President and CEO of YETI Holdings, Inc., will bring their expertise spanning commercial strategy, brand and product development, operations, supply chain, and finance to the company.

Mr. Nova has been with Highland Capital Partners since 1999 and has extensive board experience at public companies, including thredUP and Eversource Energy. He is known for advising companies through periods of strategic growth and transition. He expressed his honor in joining the Harley-Davidson board and looks forward to advancing the company's transformation to drive growth and value creation.

On the other hand, Mr. Reintjes has been leading YETI Holdings, Inc. since 2015, overseeing its transformation into a leading global outdoor brand with a growing international customer base. He has a strong reputation in product innovation and operational excellence and is excited to extend Harley-Davidson's cultural legacy and deliver further value for stakeholders.

In addition to the new appointments, the Board has seen the retirement of Directors Sara Levinson and Norman Thomas Linebarger. The company expressed deep gratitude to them for their dedicated service and wished them the best in their future endeavors.

The addition of Mr. Nova and Mr. Reintjes brings the total number of new independent members to four in the last three years. This follows the appointments of Troy Alstead as Presiding Director effective July 30, 2025, and Chairman of the Board effective October 1, 2025.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. The company's mission is to stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure and freedom for the soul. It aims to maintain its place as the most desirable motorcycle brand in the world.

The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 0.0% to a price of $29.89. For the full picture, make sure to review HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.'s 8-K report.

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