PHOTO COURTESY WINNEBAGO Winnebago Industries has named Chris West president of the Winnebago Outdoors businesses — Winnebago-brand motorhomes, towables and specialty vehicles. West was hired in 2016 as senior vice president of enterprise operations.
He spearheaded the integration of Barletta after Winnebago acquired the pontoon builder in 2021 and served as senior vice president of that brand.
Winnebago brand president Huw Bower is stepping down Aug. 31.
“We are committed to building a best-in-class leadership team that can deliver on our promise to elevate every moment outdoors for our partners and customers,” Michael Happe, Winnebago Industries president and CEO, said in statement. “Our company has gone through a significant transformation over the last several years, but we know the best is yet to come for our team and portfolio of premium brands as we continue to grow our influence, impact and share of the RV and marine industries.”
In other news, Barletta president Jeff Haradine will join the Winnebago Industries executive leadership team and report directly to Happe, effective Sept. 1. Haradine has been with Barletta since its inception.
