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« on: March 19, 2012, 08:44:03 AM »
Willie G. Davidson Retires from Harley-Davidson

Grandson to William A. Davidson, one of the founders of Harley-Davidson, and son to William H. Davidson, Harley-Davidson’s second President, Willie G. Davidson is the personification of the Harley-Davidson brand as we know it, and has been the personal link between Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners and the corporate entity.

Both literally and figuratively the brand’s goodwill ambassador, Willie G. has spent the past 49 years helping forge the iconic brand of Harley-Davidson, and has defined the Harley-Davidson aesthetic by serving as the company’s Chief Styling Officer.

Announcing his retirement today in a company press release, Willie G. will stay on as an ambassador of sorts, and also retain the title Chief Styling Officer Emeritus, though his day-to-day duties at the Bar & Shield brand will be over, effective April 30th, 2012.


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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2012, 08:48:15 AM »
are there no other family members in the company? didn't Willie G have a few kids in there somewhere?
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2012, 12:10:11 PM »
Quote from: phoenix on March 19, 2012, 08:48:15 AM

are there no other family members in the company? didn't Willie G have a few kids in there somewhere?


I believe that Bill Davidson, another one of the descendents, is still in the company.  I don't know of others.  Willie G was probably the most well-known.  
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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2012, 12:13:26 PM »
Quote from: Rincewind on March 19, 2012, 12:10:11 PM



I believe that Bill Davidson, another one of the descendents, is still in the company.  I don't know of others.  Willie G was probably the most well-known.  


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« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2012, 12:13:59 PM »
I was thinking I wouldn't buy a bike this guy a had a hand in.
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2012, 08:22:48 PM »

The Davidson's, Wiilie G in particular, forced all the Harley's out when they did the management buyout from AMF.  Snake.
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