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Eden Prairie, MN – February
2025 / NewsmakerAlert: Winnebago
Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor recreation
products, announced today that Steve
Speich will be joining the organization as senior vice president, enterprise
operations, effective March 3, 2025.
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Speich
joins Winnebago Industries after more than two decades as a manufacturing
leader at John Deere and brings significant operations leadership experience
to the role. Speich most recently served as global director of manufacturing
for Deere’s Intelligent Solutions group, with ownership of end-to-end factory
operations, inclusive of manufacturing and supply chain responsibilities.
Immediately prior to this position, Speich served in two other global director
roles, overseeing supply chain management globally in Deere’s fastest growing
business segment, as well as facility engineering and factory automation
initiatives across sixty global sites.
“After an extensive search
to find Winnebago Industries’ next operations leader, we are excited to
welcome Steve, an experienced and highly accomplished manufacturing leader,
to our executive leadership team,” said Winnebago Industries President
and CEO Michael Happe.
“With a reputation for delivering exceptional business results, he will
bring a wealth of knowledge, innovative strategies and a strong commitment
to operational excellence that will drive our company forward and enhance
our competitive edge in the industry.”
In his new leadership role,
Speich will oversee Winnebago Industries’ manufacturing capabilities, strategic
sourcing program, business excellence initiatives, product quality management,
and employee health, safety, and security efforts, partnering deeply with
the company’s various business units to drive industry-best performance
and synergy across the enterprise.
“I am excited to join the
Winnebago Industries team and contribute to the company’s legacy of innovation
and excellence,” said Steve Speich, incoming senior vice president, enterprise
operations. “I look forward to working with the talented teams to drive
growth, enhance operational efficiencies and deliver exceptional value
to our customers and stakeholders.”
Speich’s appointment follows
the transition of Chris
West, former senior vice president of enterprise operations, who was
recently
named president of the company’s Winnebago-branded motorhome business.
About Winnebago Industries
Winnebago
Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium outdoor recreation
products committed to elevating every moment outdoors. With a focus on
purposeful innovation and exceptional experiences for its customers, the
company (www.Winnebago.com) boasts
a diverse and expansive portfolio of high-quality RV and marine recreation
products under the Grand Design RV, Newmar, Winnebago, Barletta and Chris-Craft
brands, as well as advanced lithium power solutions under the Lithionics
brand. Winnebago Industries operates across multiple facilities in Indiana,
Iowa, Minnesota and Florida, and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol WGO. For more information, visit www.WinnebagoInd.com.
Media Contact:
Daniel
Sullivan
Director of Communications
952-829-8600
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
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