Harley-Davidson faces board fight as activist investor wants CEO gone as iconic brand stalls
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Harley-Davidson faces board fight as activist investor wants CEO gone as iconic brand stalls
""We believe Mr. Zeitz, Mr. Linebarger, and Ms. Levinson should be held accountable for the destruction of shareholder value," H Partners said in a statement."
""cultural depletion" due to the departure of senior leaders and its remote working policies, said Jared Dourdeville."
H Partners, holding a 9.1% stake in Harley-Davidson, is pressuring shareholders to remove three board directors, including CEO Jochen Zeitz. The firm has criticized Zeitz and his colleagues for a significant drop in the company’s stock price, which has fallen 45% over the past year. H Partners also raised concerns about Harley's appeal among younger riders and stated that Zeitz should step down immediately. With the annual meeting approaching, the firm is preparing a campaign to support their demands for changes in leadership.
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