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{{about|the business executive|the neuroscientist|Jeffrey Blaustein}}
'''Jeffrey L. Bleustein''' is an American business executive, and the former [[Chief executive officer]] of [[Harley-Davidson]]. He is credited with helping save the company from possible bankruptcy in the 1980s, and leading the company's resurgence as the dominant motorcycle manufacturer in the United States.<ref name=MBJ/>
'''Jeffrey L. Bleustein''' is an American business executive, and the former [[Chief executive officer]] of [[Harley-Davidson]]. He is credited with helping save the company from possible bankruptcy in the 1980s, and leading the company's resurgence as the dominant motorcycle manufacturer in the United States.<ref name=MBJ/>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Bleustein is a native of [[Scarsdale, New York]], and comes from a family with a background in manufacturing. His grandfather, an immigrant from Poland, ran a company called Atlas Baby Carriage in the Bronx, along with his father and two of his uncles. <ref name=Mild>{{cite news
Bleustein is a native of [[Scarsdale, New York]], and comes from a family with a background in manufacturing. His grandfather, an immigrant from Poland, ran a company called Atlas Baby Carriage in the Bronx, along with his father and two of his uncles.<ref name=Mild>{{cite news
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He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from [[Cornell University]], and a master's degree and PhD in engineering mechanics from [[Columbia University]].<ref name=Brunswick>{{cite web
After graduating from [[Mount Vernon High School (New York)|A.B. Davis High School]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abdavis57.com/graduates.php?letter=b|title=A.B. Davis High School &#124; Class of 1957 Reunion}}</ref> he earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from [[Cornell University]], and a master's degree and PhD in engineering mechanics from [[Columbia University]].<ref name=Brunswick>{{cite web
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==Early career==
==Early career==
From 1966 to 1971, Bleustein was an Associate Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences at [[Yale University]].<ref name=Brunswick/> His work on [[Piezoelectricity]] along with related work by [[Yuri Vasilyevich Gulyayev]] on a new type of transverse surface acoustic wave led to that wave being called the Bleustein-Gulyaev wave.<ref>{{cite web
From 1966 to 1971, Bleustein was an associate professor of engineering and applied sciences at [[Yale University]].<ref name=Brunswick/> His work on [[piezoelectricity]] along with related work by [[Yuri Vasilyevich Gulyayev]] on a new type of transverse surface acoustic wave led to that wave being called the Bleustein-Gulyaev wave.<ref>{{cite journal
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In 1971, he decided to enter the corporate world and took a job as a technology consultant with [[American Machine and Foundry]], commonly known as AMF, a sporting goods manufacturer.<ref name=Mild/> He was considered the "golden boy" of AMF's engineering team.<ref name=Holmstrom>{{cite book
In 1971, he decided to enter the corporate world and took a job as a technology consultant with [[American Machine and Foundry]], commonly known as AMF, a sporting goods manufacturer.<ref name=Mild/> He was considered the "golden boy" of AMF's engineering team.<ref name=Holmstrom>{{cite book
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}}</ref> AMF had purchased the Harley-Davidson motorcycle company in 1969. In 1975, AMF assigned Bleustein to help reorganize Harley-Davidson's engineering operations, which he described as "an overgrown blacksmith shop" at that time.<ref name=MBJ/> He began commuting from New York to Milwaukee one day a week to manage the process.<ref name=Mild/>
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==Career at Harley-Davidson==
==Career at Harley-Davidson==
Bleustein became a Harley-Davidson employee in 1975<ref name=IW>{{cite news
Bleustein became a Harley-Davidson employee in 1975,<ref name=IW>{{cite news
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| access-date =June 24, 2012}}</ref> initially as vice president of engineering. AMF's ownership of Harley-Davidson was problematic, and by some accounts, the company was close to bankruptcy in the early 1980s.<ref name=MBJ/>


Along with 12 others Harley-Davidson executives, Bleustein helped lead an $81.5 million leveraged buyout of the company in 1981.<ref name=Mild/><ref name=IW/><ref name=MBJ>{{cite news
Along with 12 others Harley-Davidson executives, Bleustein helped lead an $81.5 million leveraged buyout of the company in 1981.<ref name=MBJ>{{cite news
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He was promoted to senior vice president in 1988<ref name=MBJ/>, executive vice president in 1990<ref name=MBJ/>, president and [[Chief operating officer]] in 1993<ref name=MBJ/> and Chief executive officer in 1997.<ref name=MBJ/> He became chairman of the board in 1998.<ref name=MBJ/>
He was promoted to senior vice president in 1988,<ref name=MBJ/> executive vice president in 1990,<ref name=MBJ/> president and [[Chief operating officer]] in 1993<ref name=MBJ/> and chief executive officer in 1997.<ref name=MBJ/> He became chairman of the board in 1998.<ref name=MBJ/>


In 2010, the [[Harvard Business Review]] called Bleustein one of "The 100 Best-Performing CEOs in the World, mentioning the $13 billion increase in the company's [[market capitalization]] during his tenure as CEO.<ref name=HBR>{{cite news
In 2010, the [[Harvard Business Review]] called Bleustein one of "The 100 Best-Performing CEOs in the World, mentioning the $13 billion increase in the company's [[market capitalization]] during his tenure as CEO.<ref name=HBR>{{cite news
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He stepped down as CEO in April, 2009 and was replaced by [[James L. Ziemer]].<ref name=Motorcyclist>{{cite news
He stepped down as CEO in April, 2005 and was replaced by [[James L. Ziemer]].<ref name=Motorcyclist>{{cite news
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As CEO, Bleustein was known for holding large numbers of face-to-face meetings with stakeholders, including customers, employees, stockholders and suppliers.<ref name=ONeil>{{cite book
As CEO, Bleustein was known for holding large numbers of face-to-face meetings with stakeholders, including customers, employees, stockholders and suppliers.<ref name=ONeil>{{cite book
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}}</ref> He was an advocate of the "free flow of ideas"<ref name=Mild/> He is credited with strengthening the dealer network<ref name=MBJ/> and for Harley-Davidson's expansion to China, including opening dealerships in [[Beijing]] and [[Shanghai]].<ref name=MBJ/>
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After accepting his first job at Harley-Davidson, Bleustein soon became an "avid biker"<ref name=IW/> Early in his time with the company, he was embarrassed to discover that his new [[Harley-Davidson Sportster]] was leaking oil, and this motivated him to redesign the engine to eliminate the oil leak problem.<ref name=HDMC>{{cite book
After accepting his first job at Harley-Davidson, Bleustein soon became an "avid biker"<ref name=IW/> Early in his time with the company, he was embarrassed to discover that his new [[Harley-Davidson Sportster]] was leaking oil, and this motivated him to redesign the engine to eliminate the oil leak problem.<ref name=HDMC>{{cite book
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}}</ref> He was responsible for other engineering innovations, including [[Bushing (isolator)|rubber engine mounts]] to reduce vibration, redesign of the iconic Harley-Davidson [[V-twin engine]], and introduction of [[Kevlar]] [[Belt (mechanical)|drive belts]].<ref name=HDMC/>
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He was an active participant in the [[Harley Owners Group]], attending six or more events each year.<ref name=ONeil/>
He was an active participant in the [[Harley Owners Group]], attending six or more events each year.<ref name=ONeil/>
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:22, 16 August 2023

This article is about the business executive. For the neuroscientist, see Jeffrey Blaustein.

Jeffrey L. Bleustein is an American business executive, and the former Chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson. He is credited with helping save the company from possible bankruptcy in the 1980s, and leading the company's resurgence as the dominant motorcycle manufacturer in the United States.[1]

Early life and education

[edit]

Bleustein is a native of Scarsdale, New York, and comes from a family with a background in manufacturing. His grandfather, an immigrant from Poland, ran a company called Atlas Baby Carriage in the Bronx, along with his father and two of his uncles.[2][3]

After graduating from A.B. Davis High School,[4] he earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University, and a master's degree and PhD in engineering mechanics from Columbia University.[5] He spent a year as a NATO postdoctoral fellow in England.[2]

Early career

[edit]

From 1966 to 1971, Bleustein was an associate professor of engineering and applied sciences at Yale University.[5] His work on piezoelectricity along with related work by Yuri Vasilyevich Gulyayev on a new type of transverse surface acoustic wave led to that wave being called the Bleustein-Gulyaev wave.[6]

In 1971, he decided to enter the corporate world and took a job as a technology consultant with American Machine and Foundry, commonly known as AMF, a sporting goods manufacturer.[2] He was considered the "golden boy" of AMF's engineering team.[7] AMF had purchased the Harley-Davidson motorcycle company in 1969. In 1975, AMF assigned Bleustein to help reorganize Harley-Davidson's engineering operations, which he described as "an overgrown blacksmith shop" at that time.[1] He began commuting from New York to Milwaukee one day a week to manage the process.[2]

Career at Harley-Davidson

[edit]

Bleustein became a Harley-Davidson employee in 1975,[8] initially as vice president of engineering. AMF's ownership of Harley-Davidson was problematic, and by some accounts, the company was close to bankruptcy in the early 1980s.[1]

Along with 12 others Harley-Davidson executives, Bleustein helped lead an $81.5 million leveraged buyout of the company in 1981.[1][2][8]

He was promoted to senior vice president in 1988,[1] executive vice president in 1990,[1] president and Chief operating officer in 1993[1] and chief executive officer in 1997.[1] He became chairman of the board in 1998.[1]

In 2010, the Harvard Business Review called Bleustein one of "The 100 Best-Performing CEOs in the World, mentioning the $13 billion increase in the company's market capitalization during his tenure as CEO.[9]

He stepped down as CEO in April, 2005 and was replaced by James L. Ziemer.[10]

As CEO, Bleustein was known for holding large numbers of face-to-face meetings with stakeholders, including customers, employees, stockholders and suppliers.[11] He was an advocate of the "free flow of ideas"[2] He is credited with strengthening the dealer network[1] and for Harley-Davidson's expansion to China, including opening dealerships in Beijing and Shanghai.[1]

After accepting his first job at Harley-Davidson, Bleustein soon became an "avid biker"[8] Early in his time with the company, he was embarrassed to discover that his new Harley-Davidson Sportster was leaking oil, and this motivated him to redesign the engine to eliminate the oil leak problem.[12] He was responsible for other engineering innovations, including rubber engine mounts to reduce vibration, redesign of the iconic Harley-Davidson V-twin engine, and introduction of Kevlar drive belts.[12]

He was an active participant in the Harley Owners Group, attending six or more events each year.[11]

Corporate boards and community service

[edit]

Bleustein is a member of the board of directors of the Brunswick Corporation[5] and the Kohler Company.[5] He serves on the boards of the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Jewish Federation,[5] and is a member of Milwaukee's Congregation Shalom.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Rovito, Rich (February 24, 2008). "Bleustein helped save Harley-Davidson". Milwaukee Business Journal. Milwaukee.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Herzog, Brad (January 2003). "Born to Be Mild: The Mild One - How did Harley-Davidson buff Jeff Bluestein turn a foundering outlaw icon into a chrome-plated corporate success story?". Cornell Alumni Magazine. Ithaca, New York. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  3. ^ Industrial Directory of New York State: Directory of Manufacturing and Mining Firms in New York State. State of New York, Department of Commerce. 1949.
  4. ^ "A.B. Davis High School | Class of 1957 Reunion".
  5. ^ a b c d e "BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Jeffrey L. Bleustein". Brunswick Corporation. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  6. ^ Hickernell, F.S. (May 2005). "Shear horizontal BG surface acoustic waves on piezoelectrics: a historical note". IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control. 52 (5): 809–11. doi:10.1109/tuffc.2005.1503966. PMID 16048181. S2CID 1043119.
  7. ^ Holmstrom, Darwin (2002). Harley-Davidson Century. Minneapolis: MotorBooks. p. 208. ISBN 9780760311554.
  8. ^ a b c Teresko, John (December 1, 2002). "Technology Leader Of The Year -- Fueled By Innovation: For 27 years, Jeff Bleustein has helped Harley-Davidson Inc. innovate its way to the top". IndustryWeek. Cleveland. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  9. ^ Hansen, Morten T.; Herminia Ibarra; Urs Peyer (January 2010). "The 100 Best-Performing CEOs in the World". Harvard Business Review. Boston. Archived from the original on June 4, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  10. ^ "Jim Ziemer to be Harley's New Boss when Jeff Bleustein Steps Down as CEO: Bleustein will retire as Harley-Davidson's CEO in April, Current CFO Jim Ziemer will move up. Bleustein continues to chair the Board of Directors, which will add Ziemer". Motorcyclist. Los Angeles. February 2009. Archived from the original on January 13, 2008. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  11. ^ a b O'Neil, William J. (2004). Business Leaders & Success: 55 Top Business Leaders & How They Achieved Greatness. New York City: McGraw-Hill. pp. 143–144. ISBN 9780071426800. Bleustein Harley Davidson.
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