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NYSE: HOG HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. 8-K

Harley-Davidson names Gayle Littleton Chief Legal Officer as Paul Krause departs

Filed June 26, 2026 · Period ending June 26, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

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    Paul Krause stepping down as Chief Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs Officer effective June 29, 2026, with advisory role through September 1 before exit with severance.

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    Gayle Littleton appointed to succeed Krause as Chief Legal Officer effective June 29, 2026, ensuring same-day continuity in legal and compliance leadership.

    Item 5.02 verify on EDGAR →

Summary

Harley-Davidson disclosed a planned leadership transition in its legal and compliance function. Paul Krause will step down as Chief Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs Officer on June 29, 2026, but will remain in an advisory capacity through September 1 to support an orderly handoff. Gayle Littleton has been appointed to the role effective the same day Krause departs, ensuring no gap in legal leadership.

The simultaneous timing suggests advance planning rather than an abrupt departure. For retail holders, this is a routine executive transition with continuity measures in place. The legal function oversees regulatory compliance and corporate governance, so maintaining stability during the changeover is appropriate. The filing provides no indication of performance issues or strategic disagreements driving the move.

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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation

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Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Effective June 29, 2026, Gayle Littleton will join Harley-Davidson as the Chief Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary.

Gayle Littleton has been appointed as the new Chief Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective the same day as Krause's departure. The simultaneous transition suggests advance planning to ensure continuity in the legal and compliance function.

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