Jeff Leisk retires from KTM Group
General manager of KTM and Husqvarna to retires after 25 yearsJeff Leisk's name is synonomous to an (older) generation as a multiple Australian motocrass champion during the 1980s.
A slightly younger generation will recall him moving on to race sprintcars,
The Australian Motorsport of Fame inductee then left the race track for a fast-track education in corporate governance and, after 25-years' association with KTM and Husqvarna, is now retiring as general manager of KTM Group Australia.
The move comes after KTM and Husqvarna importer, Automotive Holdings Group, sold its majority stake in the Australian operations to the factory in June 2019.
“It has been an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding experience for me and I am grateful for the support that I have received and the friendships that have been built with our customers, dealers and of course the media” Leisk says.
He will be succeeded by KTM Southeast Asia president, Brad Hagi.
Hagi comes to the local market with a global background. He started his tenure with the company as sales vice-president at KTM North America.
Hagi will relocate from Singapore to Sydney early next year.
“I am looking forward to moving to Australia and further developing the KTM Group brands in both the Australian and New Zealand markets," Hagi says. "An important factor of the success that has been achieved in these markets with the KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles and WP Suspension brands is due to the strong relationships that have been built with our dealers and of course our customers, I look forward to continuing this."
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