MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) appointed Gwynne Shotwell to the
Company’s Board of Directors effective March 1, 2019.
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Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) appointed Gwynne Shotwell to the Company's Board of Directors effective March 1, 2019. (Photo: Business Wire)
Ms. Shotwell will continue to serve as President and Chief Operating
Officer of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX). She previously
served as SpaceX’s Vice President of Business Development between 2002
and 2008.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Gwynne to our Board,” said Polaris
Chairman and CEO Scott Wine. “Her engineering aptitude and business
acumen have been pivotal in SpaceX’s tremendous rise, and her ability to
foster aggressive innovation while maintaining the highest standards for
safety and quality makes her a perfect fit for Polaris’ culture.
Gwynne’s unique skill set, insight and counsel will be invaluable as we
look toward continued growth.”
Prior to joining SpaceX, Ms. Shotwell held management positions of
increasing responsibility at The Aerospace Corporation and Microcosm,
Inc. She also serves as an Officer of the Space Systems Technical
Committee of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Ms. Shotwell received Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Northwestern
University in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics.
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 2018
sales of $6.1 billion, Polaris’ innovative, high-quality product line-up
includes the RANGER®, RZR® and
Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman®
all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size
and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters;
snowmobiles; and pontoon, deck and cruiser boats. 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 includes military and
commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles.
Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100
countries across the globe. Visit www.polaris.com
for more information.
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Erika Frederick
763.417.8673
Erika.Frederick@polaris.com
Source: Polaris Industries Inc.