Big changes at Polaris
Huge growth prompts separate business units for Australia and New Zealand, with new managers for both countriesPolaris Industries has announced a restructure of its Australian and New Zealand operations.
Polaris has changed its senior management team in Australia and will also establish a stand-along subsidiary in New Zealand after almost two decades of managing its New Zealand business remotely from its Australian head office. Australia and New Zealand will now be managed and operated as standalone business entities to provide a new level of focus and resources on the growth opportunities in both of these markets.
Perry Morison has been appointed to the position of Country Manager – Off-Road Vehicles for Polaris in Australia. One of the most experienced executives in the Australian motorcycle industry, Perry comes into this role after six month as Executive Director – Government Relations for Polaris, after formerly heading up Suzuki Motorcycles for almost 17 years.
Polaris New Zealand will be headed up by Alan Collins, who has been appointed to the position of Country Manager and will oversee the Polaris, Indian and Victory brands. Alan moves into this role with a wealth of both industry and Polaris experience, having spent the past 18 months as a key driver in Polaris’ recent growth in his role as Marketing Manager for Polaris in Australia and New Zealand, following on from previous senior sales and marketing roles with the US brand.
From January to October 2014, Polaris has grown sales by 34.1 per cent in Australia and 35.5 per cent in New Zealand.
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