Powersports manufacturer Polaris has promoted Matt Winings to the position of senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
Matt will join the company’s executive leadership team and will report to Polaris CEO Mike Speetzen, effective immediately.
In his new role, Matt will oversee all of Polaris’ legal, compliance, regulatory, government affairs and governance practices across its global businesses.
He moves into the new role having joined Polaris in 2023 as vice president and assistant general counsel.
“As a highly skilled attorney, Matt has been an incredible asset to Polaris over the last two years with a proven track record of providing strategic and business-focused counsel,” said Mike Speetzen.
Matt has been an incredible asset to Polaris over the last two years.
Mike Speetzen
“His deep legal acumen and understanding of our industry’s complex matters, along with the already strong relationships he’s built across our businesses, will be invaluable as he transitions into the role of general counsel for Polaris.”
Matt brings nearly two decades of legal experience to his role as general counsel.
Prior to joining Polaris, he spent more than ten years with Cummins Inc. serving in various senior legal roles, including internationally in the company’s London office.
Prior to that, he practiced in the litigation group at Barnes & Thornburg LLP.
He holds a J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Polaris exports its pontoon and deck boats to nearly 100 countries worldwide. The company’s portfolio includes Bennington pontoons.
