Ellen McCarthy Joins Polaris as Vice President of Government Affairs
October 12 2018 - 5:42PM
Business Wire
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced that Nancy
“Ellen” McCarthy joins Polaris as vice president of Government
Affairs effective immediately, reporting to Lucy Clark Dougherty,
senior vice president, general counsel, compliance officer and
corporate secretary.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ellen to Polaris. Her leadership and
deep expertise in complex public policy will be an incredible asset
as we continue to educate stakeholders on important Polaris issues
such as safety, trade, economic growth and manufacturing,” said
Clark Dougherty.
McCarthy will lead and champion Polaris’ government affairs
team, defining key legislative priorities and steering advocacy
efforts in order to help the world’s leading powersports company
deliver on its long-term objectives and drive growth.
Throughout her career in both the public and private sectors,
McCarthy has proven to be a collaborative leader with a track
record of delivering strong results. She joins Polaris from Amgen
Inc., where she most recently served as executive director of the
Federal Government Affairs team. During her seven years with the
company, McCarthy led critical legislative strategies supporting
key federal priorities, cultivated strong relationships with public
and private organizations and proved to be a trusted advisor with
an ability to translate complex topics into easily understood
concepts.
Prior to her time at Amgen, McCarthy served as a vital voice for
financial institutions as the managing director for the Securities
Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) and honed her
skills in crafting legislative solutions as a senior tax policy
advisor for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee.
In 2007, McCarthy retired from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) as
lieutenant colonel after serving for 20 years on active duty and
Reserves. During her time with the USMC, McCarthy has served as
Judge Advocate, Civil Affairs and Intelligence Officer in support
of Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
McCarthy earned her J.D. degree from the University of Florida,
a Master of Law in taxation from the University of Miami School of
Law and her bachelor’s degree in political science from Eckerd
College.
About PolarisPolaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a
global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of
riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years.
With annual 2017 sales of $5.4 billion, Polaris’ innovative,
high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris
GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman® and Polaris
ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® midsize and
heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; snowmobiles;
and pontoon, deck and cruiser boats. Polaris enhances the riding
experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a
growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts.
Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets globally include military and
commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles.
Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100
countries across the globe. Visit www.polaris.com for more
information.
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