Eastman plans to retire at the end of 2024,
Andy Williams named president of
PG&A and Aftermarket
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII)
today announced the planned retirement of Steve Eastman, president of Parts, Garments, and
Accessories (PG&A) and Aftermarket, effective December 31, 2024.
"Steve has been an exceptional leader, mentor and advisor to
many at Polaris. He is the architect who fundamentally transformed
how we think about our approach to PG&A and Aftermarket. Over
the last 13 years, Steve has built a global, multi-channel business
that is a key competitive advantage for us, one that is unmatched
in the powersports industry and well-positioned for continued
growth," said Mike Speetzen, Polaris
CEO. "I want to thank Steve for his invaluable contributions over
the years and we wish him all the best in his well-deserved
retirement."
Eastman joined Polaris in 2012 as president of PG&A. During
his tenure, he was responsible for building and expanding Polaris'
PG&A and Aftermarket businesses, including its
direct-to-consumer e-commerce strategy. Eastman grew the PG&A
business from $400 million in 2012 to
an approximately $1.7 billion
business, while implementing a category management approach,
advancing insights & analytical capabilities and building a
global aftermarket portfolio.
As a part of its leadership succession plan, Polaris is naming
Andy Williams to the role of
president of PG&A and Aftermarket, effective January 1, 2025. Eastman will step into the role
of strategic advisor to support the transition and is expected to
stay on through 2025.
Williams joined Polaris as director of PG&A Supply Chain in
2013 and was promoted to his current role as vice president of
PG&A Operations in 2022. Prior to joining Polaris, Williams
worked at Advance Auto Parts as director of e-commerce product
fulfillment and at Target in various merchandise planning and
distribution roles. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of
Science in engineering.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports,
Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and
enriching experiences and services that have invited people to
discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954.
Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR®,
Polaris XPEDITION®, and GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles;
Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial
off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and
heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam
quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats,
including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances
the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments,
and accessories. Headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves nearly 100 countries
across the globe. www.polaris.com
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