MILWAUKEE, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced today the election of Michael Cave to the company's board of directors, effective Dec. 4. Cave, a senior vice president at The Boeing Company, has served as President of Boeing Capital Corp. since 2010.

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"Mike brings significant expertise in finance, operations, strategic planning and business development to our board," said Harley-Davidson, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO Keith Wandell. "As we continue to expand our reach throughout the world, we will benefit from Mike's successful work with a strong, global company."   

Cave has held a variety of assignments across Boeing's financial, defense and commercial businesses in his 30-year tenure. Among other leadership positions at Boeing, Cave has served as senior vice president of Business Development and Strategy, senior vice president/chief financial officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and vice president-finance of Boeing Information, Space & Defense Systems.

Cave's election by board action to a term expiring at the company's 2013 annual meeting of shareholders expands the Harley-Davidson board to 13 directors.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides wholesale and retail financing, insurance, extended service and other protection plans and credit card programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and riders in the U.S., Canada and other select international markets. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.

SOURCE Harley-Davidson, Inc.