Leading Executives in Other Transportation Equipment
Michael Speetzen
Chief Executive Officer, Polaris Inc.
CEO since 2021, he steers the global powersports leader across off-road, snow, motorcycles (Indian), and marine—credited with margin discipline and post‑pandemic demand recovery.
José Boisjoli
President & CEO (through FY2026 transition), BRP Inc. (Sea‑Doo, Ski‑Doo, Can‑Am, Manitou, Rotax)
Iconic powersports builder’s long‑time chief who tripled revenue and expanded into all‑season vehicles; announced he will retire by the end of FY2026 while remaining CEO until a successor is named.
Katsuaki Watanabe
President & CEO, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Took the helm on October 1, 2024; oversees a vast portfolio from motorcycles and marine to e‑bikes and golf cars, guiding Yamaha’s next phase of mobility.
Markus Flasch
Head of BMW Motorrad, BMW Motorrad (BMW Group)
Leads BMW’s premium motorcycle division since November 1, 2023, following record sales years and the brand’s centenary push.
Nick Bloor
Chief Executive Officer, Triumph Motorcycles
At the controls of Britain’s largest motorcycle maker; recently launched the global ‘Triumph Originals 2025’ custom initiative after record 2024 sales.
Claudio Domenicali
Chief Executive Officer, Ducati Motor Holding (Audi Group)
Veteran leader credited with product and racing success; also re‑elected to head Emilia‑Romagna’s ‘Motor Valley’ industry association.
Michele Colaninno
Chief Executive Officer, Piaggio Group (Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi)
CEO driving profitability and industry influence (also ACEM President), navigating a choppy two‑wheeler market while protecting margins.
Yan Li
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, NIU Technologies
Chairman and CEO who scaled one of the world’s best‑known smart electric scooter brands, accelerating sales and AI‑enabled product features in 2025.
Rajiv Bajaj
Managing Director & CEO, Bajaj Auto
Long‑time MD reappointed for a new five‑year term beginning April 1, 2025; pivotal in building Bajaj into a global two‑/three‑wheeler powerhouse and ramping EV output.
Sudarshan Venu
Chairman & Managing Director, TVS Motor Company
Elevated to Chairman & MD effective August 25, 2025; leads India’s fast‑growing two‑/three‑wheeler major and global e‑mobility investments.
Jochen Zeitz
Chairman, President & CEO (through Sep 30, 2025), Harley‑Davidson, Inc.
Chairman, President & CEO who led ‘The Hardwire’ turnaround; will hand CEO duties to Artie Starrs on October 1, 2025, continuing as senior advisor through February 2026.
Karim Donnez
Chief Executive Officer, LiveWire Group (electric motorcycles)
Former BRP executive brought in to scale Harley‑backed LiveWire, focusing on rider training partnerships and accessible EV models.
Hiroshi Ito
President & Chief Executive Officer, Kawasaki Motors, Ltd.
Leads the standalone Kawasaki Motors (since 2021) across motorcycles, off‑road, and Jet Ski PWCs; deepened growth via a 2024 ITOCHU alliance.
Phoebe (Su‑Chuan) Liu
Chief Executive Officer, Giant Group
Promoted CEO effective January 1, 2025, leading the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer into a new generation after a planned succession.
John Burke
President, Trek Bicycle Corporation
President since 1997 who helped grow Trek into a global brand and prominent industry advocate.
Will Butler‑Adams
Chief Executive Officer, Brompton Bicycle
Public‑facing chief who turned the London maker of folding bikes into a global urban‑mobility icon; navigating post‑COVID bike‑market turbulence in 2024–2025.
Jonas Nilsson
Chief Executive Officer, Accell Group (Raleigh, Haibike, Koga, Batavus, etc.)
Former COO who became CEO on April 1, 2025, to lead KKR‑owned Europe bike giant’s recovery and portfolio execution.
Rob Scholl
President & CEO, Textron Specialized Vehicles (E‑Z‑GO, Cushman, Jacobsen, TSV GSE)
Runs Textron’s small‑wheel, turf and utility vehicle powerhouse—home to E‑Z‑GO golf cars and more—since 2023.
Jeremy Tondreault
President, Platforms & Services, BAE Systems, Inc. – Platforms & Services
Oversees BAE’s armored vehicles, munitions and naval guns sector (since 2021), a core supplier to U.S. and allied land forces.
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