Jared Dourdeville resigned from Harley-Davidson's board of directors on April 5, 2025. His resignation letter cited concerns about succession planning, board governance, working culture, and commercial execution. Dourdeville's letter demanded the immediate resignation of three other directors: Chairman and CEO Jochen Zeitz, Lead Independent Director Tom Linebarger, and long-tenured Board member Sara Levinson. Harley-Davidson responded by stating that Dourdeville had previously supported the current directors and the company's strategic plan, 'The Hardwire'. The company also noted that Dourdeville never voted against the director majority on any matter, except the CEO candidate decision. Harley-Davidson claims that Dourdeville's concerns about working culture were never raised during board meetings, despite the company using a widely publicized hybrid and remote working model since February 2022. The company also stated that voluntary employee turnover in 2024 was the lowest in the company's recorded history, and employee engagement was the highest since the survey started in 2021. The company acknowledged the challenging market environment but highlighted its better total shareholder return compared to most peers in the motorcycle and powersports industries. The company will continue its search for a new CEO and engage with H Partners as a significant shareholder.