Winnebago Industries’ Michael Happe Captures Top Honor as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 National Overall Award Recipient
14 Noviembre 2023 - 9:44AM
Michael Happe, president and CEO of Winnebago Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, has
been named the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 National Overall
Award winner by Ernst & Young LLP. The award elevates ambitious
entrepreneurs and business leaders who think big and act boldly.
Happe was recognized for redefining the Winnebago brand from a
single brand, product-oriented manufacturer to an outdoor
recreational lifestyle company while creating a sustainable
business and thriving culture.
“It is a significant privilege to be recognized by Ernst &
Young, amidst a group of fantastic business leaders,” said Michael
Happe, president and CEO at Winnebago Industries. “We are grateful
for the honor and appreciate EY’s efforts through this incredible
program to highlight hard working entrepreneurs and their teams.
This recognition is a sign of our continued transformative journey
at Winnebago Industries to Be Great, Outdoors.”
Happe continued, “I also want to express clearly that this award
is a shared testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation
of every member of our remarkable team and the outstanding
portfolio of premium outdoor recreation brands and businesses. I am
deeply grateful for their passion every day to build our future,
and for the unwavering support of our dealers, strategic partners,
and end customers.”
Happe’s leadership has solidified Winnebago’s future by building
trust with employees, creating a culture of ownership, and making
investments to support the company’s longevity. The award also
recognized his focus on employee engagement.
“Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious leaders who
disrupt markets, revolutionize industries and transform lives,”
said Andrew (AJ) Jordan, EY Americas Entrepreneur Of The Year
director. “Michael keeps employees and the community at the
forefront. We are so excited to celebrate him as the Entrepreneur
Of The Year 2023 National Overall Award winner.”
This year’s Ernst & Young US competition recognized 11 other
winners from nine companies. Happe was selected by an independent
panel of judges made up of entrepreneurs and other notable business
leaders from across the US.
About Winnebago IndustriesWinnebago
Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of
outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand Design,
Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily
in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company
builds high-quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel
products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and
commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to advancing
sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical integration in key
component areas, Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in
Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida. The Company’s common stock
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the
symbol WGO. For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations
material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company
news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net.
Media Contact: Daniel
Sullivan media@winnebagoind.com
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