MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced that Mike Donoughe
will join Polaris as chief technical officer (CTO). Effective January
22, Donoughe will report operationally to Executive Vice President of
Global Operations, Engineering, and Lean Ken Pucel, and dual report to
Chairman and CEO Scott Wine as a member of Polaris’ executive leadership
team.
“I am excited to welcome Mike to the Polaris team. He is an accomplished
leader with a proven track record of delivering strong results and
guiding world-class engineering organizations,” said Wine. “Mike’s
extensive experience in product development and corporate strategy,
along with his deep insight into leading-edge technology, will
accelerate innovation and product superiority at Polaris.”
For the majority of his career, Donoughe has led engineering, product
design and development, and manufacturing operations at automotive
companies, including Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz. He has been at the
forefront of automotive technology, helping to advance strategies and
drive growth at numerous companies, including Tesla, Octillion Energy
Holdings, Alta Motors and Sight Machine. Most recently, Donoughe was a
founding partner and principal of Third Shore Group, an investment and
advisory firm focused on technology development and commercialization.
Donoughe earned his master’s degree in business administration from the
University of Michigan, along with a master’s degree in mechanical
engineering from Wayne State University. He received his bachelor’s
degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo.
Donoughe succeeds Steve Kemp, current vice president and CTO, who is
taking on a new role at Polaris as vice president of Technology,
Electronics & Software.
“With his extensive experience, knowledge, and vision, Steve is ideally
suited for this critical new technology role. He will guide Polaris’
continued efforts to grow our technology capabilities and increase the
connectivity of our vehicles through more integrated technology and
electronics.”
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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