MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) appointed George W. Bilicic to the
Company’s Board of Directors on August 18, 2017.
Mr. Bilicic serves as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking; Head of
Midwest Investment Banking; and Global Head of Power, Energy and
Infrastructure at Lazard, which he joined in 2002.
“We are very pleased to welcome George to our Board,” said Polaris
Chairman and CEO Scott Wine. “George brings strong expertise from his
legal and investment-banking roles, which will complement the strong
industry experience represented by our Board. His knowledge and
perspectives on M&A and other transactions will be highly beneficial as
we continue to expand our global portfolio of recreation, transportation
and work products for consumer, commercial and military applications.”
Mr. Bilicic was previously a partner at the law firm of Cravath, Swaine
& Moore from 1995 to 2001, and a Managing Director in the Mergers &
Acquisitions Department at Merrill Lynch from 2001 to 2002.
Mr. Bilicic holds an undergraduate degree from DeSales University, and a
juris doctorate degree from Georgetown University Law Center. He serves
as a Director for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Georgetown
University Law School, The HistoryMakers, Metropolitan Planning Council,
and the Museum of Science and Industry, and is a member of the Civic
Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago.
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 Transamerican 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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