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Harley-Davidson, Inc. (H-D, or simply Harley) is an American motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Founded in 1903, it is one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression along with its historical rival, Indian Motorcycles. [3]
By 2008, Harley's credit arm, Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), was struggling, and the lower resale value of Buell motorcycles meant that new bike sales were significantly affected. [11] When Harley CEO Keith Wandell was hired, he immediately questioned why Harley even owned Buell. [11]
The Harley Owners Group was created in 1983 as a way to build longer-lasting and stronger relationships with Harley-Davidson's customers, by making ties between the company, its employees, and consumers. [4] HOG members typically spend 30% more than other Harley owners, on such items as clothing and Harley-Davidson-sponsored events. [5]
LiveWire is an American electric motorcycle manufacturer. It was initially launched as a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) division for Harley Davidson in July 2021. The company was spun-off from its parent and went public on September 27, 2022, via merger with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
James L. Ziemer (born 1951) is the retired chief executive officer and President of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.Ziemer became the company's CEO on April 30, 2005. Before assuming his position, he had previously served as vice president and Chief Financial Officer of the company from December 1990 to April 2005 and President of The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. from 1993 to March 6, 2006. [1]
PHH was founded by Duane Peterson, Harley Howell and Richard Heather in 1946 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey and incorporated in 1953 as a Maryland corporation [1] providing mortgage services, employee relocation services, fleet management services.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc. (from Consolidated National Security Corporation)) is an American financial services holding company based in Carmel, Indiana. [4] Its insurance subsidiaries provide life insurance , annuity and supplemental health insurance products to more than four million customers in the United States .
By 1906, they had produced a reliable and road-worthy motorcycle that they named the Harley-Davidson. Harley received a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1907. [4] [5] He co-founded Harley-Davidson with Arthur Davidson in 1903 and served as chief engineer and treasurer until his death in 1943.