Mike Speetzen

Mike Speetzen

Chief Executive Officer at Polaris Inc.

Polaris Inc.Minnesota, United States

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Experience31+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Accomplished executive with broad experience in diversified global industrial companies. Experience in public CEO roles, both public and private CFO roles, a career marked with roles of progressing scope, complexity and responsibility as well as serving as a strategic business partner and advisor. Skills include; partnering with senior management to achieve long-term goals, working with a public company Board of Directors, leading discussions with investors and sell-side analysts, development and execution of capital deployment strategies, acquisition execution and integration, strategic leadership, treasury, tax, financial planning & analysis, leadership of global accounting and finance organizations and a demonstrated ability to attract, develop and motivate talent.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • PentairCurrent
    May 2018–Present· 8 yrs 4 mos
    • Independent DirectorCurrent
      May 2018–Present
  • Jul 2015–Present· 11 yrs 2 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      2021–Present
    • Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Finance
      Jul 2015–2021
  • Oct 2011–Jul 2015· 3 yrs 9 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
      Oct 2011–Jul 2015
  • 2009–Oct 2011· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • CFO - Fluid, Motion & Control
      2009–Oct 2011
  • Apr 2007–Dec 2008· 1 yr 8 mos
    • EVP & CFO - Mfg & Eng
      Apr 2007–Dec 2008
  • 2007–2008· 1 yr
    • CFO - Engineering & Manufacturing / StandardAero
      2007–2008
  • 1995–Apr 2007· 12 yrs 3 mos
    • Vice President, Finance
      Jul 1995–Apr 2007
    • Vice President, Finance
      1995–2007

Education

MBA

International

Thunderbird School of Global Management

BS

Management / Finance

Purdue University

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Cost AccountingLeadershipSix SigmaFinancial AnalysisDivestituresManagementAnalysisFinanceAccountingAcquisition IntegrationStrategic PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipInternal ControlsSarbanes-Oxley ActManufacturingStrategic Financial PlanningProcess ImprovementRevenue RecognitionManagerial FinanceForecasting