MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced that Chris Musso
will join the company on November 6 as President, Off-Road Vehicles
(ORV), reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Scott Wine. Polaris’ Snow
business will also report to Musso.
“I am elated to have Chris joining our Polaris leadership team and
excited about leveraging his broad experience, keen intellect and
passion for powersports to build on the positive momentum our Off-Road
Vehicles team has developed. Having witnessed the intense drive and
competitiveness that Chris brings to business and operational
challenges, I am confident he is the right leader for this key part of
our Polaris portfolio,” said Wine. “Chris has helped numerous companies,
ranging from the automotive and outdoor recreation industries to the
chemicals sector, spur growth and increase productivity. That ability,
along with his strategic vision, product development expertise, and
understanding of how Polaris operates, will be a tremendous asset to the
entire organization. Just like the rest of this Polaris team, Chris
likes to win, and we are excited to see him propel the ORV division into
a very bright future.”
For nearly two decades, Musso has been helping companies drive growth
through product and competitive strategy. Most recently, he was a senior
partner and leader of McKinsey & Company’s Americas Product Development
group, where he focused on helping clients pursue growth through
enhancing their product development and innovation strategies. Musso
also was the founding partner for McKinsey’s Denver office and built it
into one of their fastest-growing locations. Prior to his time at
McKinsey, Musso spent five years leading a small engineering and
modeling consultancy.
Said Musso, “Having owned more than ten Polaris vehicles, it is fair to
say I’m an avid powersports enthusiast, and Polaris has always been the
product and performance leader in this industry. Polaris has a highly
talented team in place and I cannot wait to start building on the solid
foundation they have established. Looking ahead, I’m excited to work
with the team to drive strategy, innovation and product superiority that
will take ORV and Snow to new heights.”
Musso holds a doctorate in technology, management, and policy from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and master’s degrees in
materials science, business administration and technology policy, also
from MIT, where he served as a Leaders for Manufacturing Fellow. He
earned his bachelor’s degree in manufacturing from Brigham Young
University. In addition, Musso is the author of several papers on
materials engineering and product innovation and holds a U.S. patent for
metal matrix composite technology.
About Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a
global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of riders,
workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2016
sales of $4.5 billion, Polaris’ innovative, high-quality product line-up
includes the RANGER®, RZR® and
Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman®
and Polaris ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian
Motorcycle® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot®
moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, Switchback®
and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience
with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket
portfolio, including Transamerica Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in
adjacent markets globally include military and commercial off-road
vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in
Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.
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