Michael Speetzen is the CEO of Polaris Inc., a role he stepped into on April 30, 2021, after serving as the Interim CEO. Before joining Polaris in August 2015, he worked as the CFO at Xylem, a water technology company....
Michael Speetzen is the CEO of Polaris Inc., a role he stepped into on April 30, 2021, after serving as the Interim CEO. Before joining Polaris in August 2015, he worked as the CFO at Xylem, a water technology company. He has a strong background in finance, holding an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor's in Management from Purdue University. Speetzen is known for his no-nonsense approach to leadership and has a history of driving financial performance and strategy in the companies he's worked with. He leads Polaris with transparency and has focused on aligning executive compensation with company performance, highlighting the importance of accountability. In 2023, his total compensation included a salary of $1.12 million and stock options, showing his investment in the company’s long-term success. He aims to keep Polaris at the forefront of the powersports industry, ensuring it continues to innovate and expand.