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| |  “Don
is a hall-of-famer with an unmatched track record of success and understanding
of the RV industry, especially the towable RV market,” said Winnebago Industries
President and CEO, Michael
Happe. “Don’s insights, operational acumen, and extensive knowledge
of what it takes to win in this space make him the ideal and logical choice
to lead the team during their next evolution. With the recent appointment
of Chris
West as the president of Winnebago Motorhome and Specialty Vehicles,
I am confident we have in place the strong leadership needed to propel
our flagship brand forward.”
Grand Design and the Winnebago brand’s towables division will remain separate, independent business units and continue to compete in the market. Niles Whitehouse, Winnebago’s vice president of sales and service, will continue to serve as interim GM of the Winnebago towables business, reporting to Mr. Clark, while the leadership team identifies and onboards a new leader to join the team in Indiana. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity to play a part in the continued growth of such a storied brand,” said Mr. Clark. “We believe collaboration enhances what we can achieve and elevates what our customers can expect from us. We have a chance to build something really special, creating premium outdoor products defined by their high quality, best-in-class reliability and innovative designs that delight our customers and enhance their time outdoors.” Mr. West and Mr. Clark are responsible for working together to ensure one Winnebago RV brand is consistently communicated in the market, enhancing the brand’s influence, impact, and market share through new products and technology innovations. “For Winnebago Industries to realize our ambition to be the trusted leader in premium outdoor recreation, each area of our business must be operating to its fullest potential,” said Mr. Happe. “The Winnebago brand is one of the most respected and iconic brands in the industry and we need to make sure we are capturing that value in the market.” About Winnebago Industries
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