Harley-Davidson Australia announces new MD
Previously based out of Miami as Regional Director of Product, Planning and Operations for Harley-Davidson Latin America, Keough has also held the position of Manager of Financial Planning at H-D's headquarters in Milwaukee, following a period as Financial Controller for New Castalloy Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson) in Adelaide.
Born and raised in Australia, Keough will return to Sydney with his family to join the Motor Company's Asia Pacific region from 1st July. His new role will see him lead all in-country activities for Harley-Davidson products and services across ANZ, heading up the senior management team for both countries. The position is responsible for sales, marketing and distribution operations, as well as dealer relations, and operational activities.
Talking on his appointment, Keough commented; "Joining Harley-Davidson Australia to take on the responsibility of the Managing Director role is a great honour. It's a very exciting time for the brand, especially in Australia and New Zealand, so I have no doubt it will be a hugely rewarding to work with the team Down Under who have been doing such a fantastic job over the past few years.
"Working in the States and throughout Latin America with the Harley-Davidson family has given me a fantastic insight into the brand and its values; I will be bringing this knowledge with me as Harley-Davidson Australia looks to maintain its growth and success in the future.
"To say I'm looking-forward to it would be an understatement - I'm already revved up and raring to go, ready to hit the open road with the new Rushmore product and our customers."
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Keough brings more than thirteen years of professional experience in finance, business management, manufacturing and sales to his new role with Harley-Davidson Australia.