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Harley-Davidson appoints Bryan Niketh as COO effective Jan 1, 2026
HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
- Bryan Niketh, 48, becomes COO of Harley-Davidson Motor Co. effective Jan 1, 2026.
- Previously COO at White River Marine Group (Aug 2022-Sep 2025); SVP Product & Ops at H-D (2020-2022).
- Receives $1M one-time cash award; repayable if voluntarily terminates within two years of start date.
- Covered under Executive Severance Plan and will enter a Transition Agreement similar to other executives.