MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) appointed Gwenne Henricks to the
Company’s Board of Directors on July 22, 2015. Ms. Henricks is Vice
President of Product Development & Global Technology and Chief
Technology Officer for Caterpillar Inc. Ms. Henricks joined Caterpillar
in 1981, and during her thirty-four year career she has held numerous
engineering and executive roles progressing in scope and complexity.
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“We are very pleased to welcome Gwenne to our Board,” said Polaris
Chairman and CEO Scott Wine. “During her exceptional career with
Caterpillar, she has developed and mastered a range of skills that will
be extremely valuable to Polaris’ ambitious global growth efforts. As
technology integration becomes an increasingly important differentiator
for many of our products, Gwenne’s background developing
customer-vehicle interface software is very much in line with our
efforts to create a connected rider. Gwenne also has experience building
a global research and development organization, which aligns closely
with our efforts to identify and meet the needs of underserved markets
as we expand internationally. Gwenne’s counsel and guidance will be
instrumental as we continue to strengthen and grow the Polaris brand.”
Ms. Henricks holds a B.S. in physics and Master of Science degree in
electrical engineering, both from Bradley University. She also earned an
M.B.A. from the University of Illinois. She serves on the Bradley
University Engineering Advisory Committee, the South Dakota School of
Mines & Technology Advisory Council, and the Conference Board’s Product
and Services Development Council.
About Polaris®
Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with annual
2014 sales of $4.5 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and
markets innovative, high quality off-road consumer and military
vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER®
and RZR® side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles,
motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.
Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and
off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight
cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory® and
Indian Motorcycle® and Slingshot® brands.
Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global Work and
Transportation vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM),
Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S., and internally developed
vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of
Polaris Engineered Parts, Accessories and Apparel, Klim branded apparel
and ORV accessories under the Kolpin®, Cycle Country®
and Pro Armor® brands.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock
price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and
vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or
anytime at www.polaris.com.
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