The Harley-Davidson in India will be led by managing director Anoop Prakash.
Harley-Davidson has finally entered into the Indian Motorcyles market& it expects to start selling its iconic motorbikesin the year 2010.
The Harley-Davidson in India will be led by managing director Anoop Prakash. The company has started the process of finding initial dealerships in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Punjab State.
Anoop Prakash sitting on a Harley Davidson
Anoop Prakash served as a Senior Executive Service appointee in the administration of former President George W. Bush. He served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, and has worked as Associate Administrator for Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration.
A former U.S. Marine Corps Officer, Prakash holds a Bachelor of arts degree in Economics and Public Policy from Stanford University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Prakash has served on several non-profit boards in Washington D.C.
“As a key next step, we are looking for local dealer partners who share our passion and commitment to building customer relationships, the Harley-Davidson brand and our business in India for the long term,” said Prakash.
“India is important to our long-term vision of being a truly global company,” said Harley-Davidson Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Wandell. “We are committed to India for the long term, and we are focused right now on establishing a strong foundation.”
“Given the rapid development of India’s economy and physical infrastructure, this is exactly the right time to bring the world’s greatest motorcycles to one of the world’s largest motorcycling nations,” said Levatich. “Our unique brand, distinctive motorcycles and strong experience in the leisure motorcycle market make us naturally suited to help lead and define the next era of motorcycling in India.”
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