Jochen Zeitz
Chief Executive Officer at HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
Net worth: 34 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Jochen Zeitz is the charismatic CEO of Puma. In fifteen years, he revived the brand restoring its image.
Graduated in 1986 from the European Business School Oestrich-Winkel in Germany, Jochen Zeitz shows his talents in the company Colgate Palmolive in New York and Hamburg. His style and creativity allow him to be spotted by a headhunter who encouraged him to join the sports goods manufacturer Puma. He enters in Puma 1990 as marketing manager of the shoe section before being appointed a year later in charge of international marketing. In 1993, then aged of 30 years old, he became CEO of Puma. He became the youngest president of a company listed on the German stock exchange.
Therefore, the new president is working to make Puma "the most desirable brand in the world." Puma which had difficulties to exist alongside the giants companies as Nike and Adidas realized profits in just six months. To achieve to this situation, Jochen Zeitz decided to release the brand of stages to take it in the street and on the catwalks of fashion shows. Hiring the fashion designer Hussein Chalayan, he manages to give it a soul by installing it as a trendy brand near of luxury. The design is reviewed, the lines are uncluttered, Puma is present in parties of the hippest capitals.
Sponsorship is also reviewed. Jochen Zeits reinforces the presence of Puma in football in particular in Africa and extends his strategy to new disciplines most elite such as sailing and golf. A winning strategy since the benefits of Puma have continued to grow until 2008 when for the first time, Puma recorded a decline in profits of 13.5%. But the turnover has continued to increase.
In August 2007, Jochen Zeitz was appointed to the Board of Directors of Harley-Davidson Inc..
In March 2011, called for bigger responsibilities in the group PPR, he leaves some of his responsibilities to Franz Koch, the director of strategy for Puma.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
0.56% | 2024-03-03 | 766,410 ( 0.56% ) | 34 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
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Jochen Zeitz active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-02-27 |
LIVEWIRE GROUP, INC. | Chairman | 2022-04-18 |
Segera Ltd. | Founder | - |
LiveWire EV LLC
LiveWire EV LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Harley-Davidson, Inc., LiveWire EV LLC is a private company that designs and manufactures electric motorcycles. The company is based in New York, NY. LiveWire EV's motorcycles are designed to provide a soulful and unique urban adventure experience, with a focus on look, sound, and feel. The company's flagship product, the LiveWire One, is an electric motorcycle built specifically for the urban experience, with the power and range to take riders beyond the city limits. The CEO of the company is Jochen Zeitz. LiveWire EV was acquired by AEA-Bridges Impact Corp. from Harley-Davidson, Inc. on September 27, 2022 for $1,605.69 million. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc.
Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Harley-Davidson, Inc., Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc. is a private company that specializes in manufacturing motorcycles. The company is based in Milwaukee, WI. The company's official website provides information on their current motorcycle models, allows users to locate dealers, and offers a selection of motorcycle parts and apparel. The CEO of the company is Jochen Zeitz. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
The Cranemere Group Ltd.
The Cranemere Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Cranemere Group Ltd (Cranemere Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Vincent A.Mai. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom with offices in New York and Washington DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Kenya Wildlife Service | Director/Board Member | - |
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa | Founder | - |
The B Team, Inc. | Founder | - |
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Training of Jochen Zeitz
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht gGmbH | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 4 |
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. | Consumer Durables |
KERING | Consumer Non-Durables |
PUMA SE | Consumer Non-Durables |
LIVEWIRE GROUP, INC. | Consumer Durables |
Private companies | 12 |
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Cobra Golf, Inc.
Cobra Golf, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Cobra Golf, Inc. manufactures and distributes golf equipment The company was founded by Thomas Crow in 1973 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Volcom, Inc.
Volcom, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Volcom, Inc. manufactures and distributes clothes and accessories. It offers men's and women's clothing, accessories and related products under the Volcom brand. The company products include t-shirts, fleece, bottoms, tops, jackets, board shorts, denim and outerwear, incorporate distinctive combinations of fashion, functionality and athletic performance. Volcom was founded by Richard R. Woolcott and Tucker Hall in 1991 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc.
Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Harley-Davidson, Inc., Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc. is a private company that specializes in manufacturing motorcycles. The company is based in Milwaukee, WI. The company's official website provides information on their current motorcycle models, allows users to locate dealers, and offers a selection of motorcycle parts and apparel. The CEO of the company is Jochen Zeitz. | Consumer Durables |
Wilderness Holdings Ltd.
Wilderness Holdings Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Wilderness Holdings Ltd. engages in the management and provision of tourism and Safari services. The firm offers camping, lodging, and exploring sites. It operates through the following geographical segments: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambezi. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Rivonia, South Africa. | Consumer Services |
Kenya Wildlife Service | Government |
The Zeitz Foundation I.E.S.
The Zeitz Foundation I.E.S. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Zeitz Foundation I.E.S. supports ecologically and socially projects. The company was founded by Jochen Zeitz in 2008 and is headquartered in Greenbrae, CA. | Commercial Services |
The B Team, Inc. | |
The Cranemere Group Ltd.
The Cranemere Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Cranemere Group Ltd (Cranemere Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Vincent A.Mai. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom with offices in New York and Washington DC. | Finance |
Segera Ltd. | |
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa | |
LiveWire EV LLC
LiveWire EV LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Harley-Davidson, Inc., LiveWire EV LLC is a private company that designs and manufactures electric motorcycles. The company is based in New York, NY. LiveWire EV's motorcycles are designed to provide a soulful and unique urban adventure experience, with a focus on look, sound, and feel. The company's flagship product, the LiveWire One, is an electric motorcycle built specifically for the urban experience, with the power and range to take riders beyond the city limits. The CEO of the company is Jochen Zeitz. LiveWire EV was acquired by AEA-Bridges Impact Corp. from Harley-Davidson, Inc. on September 27, 2022 for $1,605.69 million. | Consumer Durables |
Scavino Moto Srl
Scavino Moto Srl Specialty StoresRetail Trade Scavino Moto Srl is an Italian company that specializes in selling new and used Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The private company is based in Castiglione Falletto, Italy. The company's showroom displays a wide range of Harley-Davidson models in different colors and styles. The CEO of the company is Jochen Zeitz. | Retail Trade |
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