‘Influential’ Polaris long-time serving vice-president of investor relations, Richard Edwards, retires

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Vice president of Investor Relations at Polaris, Richard Edwards, will leave the company in April 2022,  J.C. Weigelt becomes vice president of investor relations, starting on January 3.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Richard since my arrival at Polaris and have had a front-row seat as he has established trusted connections with our investors, analysts, and the financial community,” said Polaris CEO Mike Speetzen.

“His leadership, financial acumen, and role as a trusted advisor to many at Polaris has had an immense influence, and we are grateful for his years of distinguished service to Polaris,” says the company.

“Richard dedicated much of his career to Polaris, developing a first-class IR organization, helping the company deepen its partnerships with its investors and playing a significant role in transforming Polaris into the company we are today,” said Bob Mack, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Polaris. “We are extremely thankful for Richard’s leadership and contributions over the past 21 years and wish him the very best.”

Edwards began his Polaris career in 2001 and has led the Company’s Investor Relations team for more than 20 years. Edwards will work closely with Weigelt during this transition period.

“J.C. brings with him a wealth of insight and experience in fostering strong IR strategies and programs, and we are excited to welcome him to Polaris to continue our legacy of transparent engagement and trusted relationships with the investment community,” said Mack.

Weigelt joins Polaris with more than 15 years of Investor Relations experience, most recently with nVent Electric, where he served as the vice president of Investor Relations. Prior to that, he spent 10 years as a part of St. Jude Medical’s Investor Relations team, where he held various roles of increasing leadership. Weigelt received his bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Michigan State University and earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas.

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