NEW BOSS FOR HARLEY DAVIDSON NZ & AUS
P
aul Skarie has been named
Managing Director of Harley-
Davidson Australia and New
Zealand. In his role, Skarie
will provide senior leadership
and direction across operations
within the two countries and
manage the Harley-Davidson
leadership team responsible for
in-country sales, dealer network
management, marketing, service
and operations activities.
Skarie joined Harley-Davidson
in 2007 and in the last 11 years
has played an instrumental
role across the company,
holding positions in the
U.S. market and Global functions, including
Director of Regional Sales, Director of Dealer
Developments, Director of Retail Development,
Director of Integrated Consumer Experiences
and Director of Parts and Technical Service.
Marc McAllister, Vice President and Managing
Director, International Markets said, “Australia and
New Zealand are important markets for Harley-
Davidson. As mature markets, the characteristics
are similar to the U.S. This represents a great
opportunity for Paul to bring his deep experience
in U.S. field sales leadership, dealer development
and service to Australia and New Zealand.”
As the new Managing Director, Skarie will work
alongside the global Harley-Davidson team to
continue to develop and build the next generation
of riders in Australia and New Zealand.
“Our existing riders play a huge role in fostering
and helping the next generation of Harley riders
understand how amazing life can be on a Harley-
Davidson motorcycle. We are a brand built on
freedom, and with the incredible riding roads
in Australia and New Zealand, and our 100-year
heritage here, I couldn’t think of better place to
bring new product to market and help build the
brand for the future,” explained Paul Skarie.
OIL BURNERS RETRO DAY
BMW’s first Oil Burners Retro Ride Day took
place at Meremere Dragway on Saturday
April 7. Attendees had the opportunity
to test their machines to the max on the
‘strip, and a show ‘n shine kept event-
goers occupied with some great bikes.
Bike of the Show was won by Warren with
his immaculate 1968 BMW R60/2. BMW
Motorrad NZ General Manager Nick Lewis
was on hand to present Warren with the
prize of an Oil Burners arcade machine.
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