Harley-Davidson director Dourdeville resigns after CEO search split; company rebuts claims

HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

Jared Dourdeville resigned from the board on April 5, 2025, after his preferred CEO candidate failed to get majority independent director support.
CEO search started Q4 2024 with Heidrick & Struggles; Jochen Zeitz plans retirement in 2025, final year of Hardwire plan.
Dourdeville demanded resignation of several directors and CEO; board says he participated in renomination votes then abruptly resigned.
Company accuses Dourdeville of airing confidential board search and campaigning against Harley-Davidson, risking shareholder interests.
Dourdeville is an employee of H Partners, one of the company's largest shareholders; company says H Partners sought extended commitments from board.

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Jared Dourdeville

Director

HOG · HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

Effective: 2025-04-05
Filed: April 15, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

Jared Dourdeville resigned from the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jared Dourdeville resigned as Director at HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC..

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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Jared Dourdeville resigned from the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company.

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