President of PG&A and Aftermarket Steve Eastman to Retire from Polaris

PR Newswire

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 22, 2024

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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