Cheryl Wood
About Cheryl Wood
Cheryl Wood serves as the Director of Finance for Powertrain Operations at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position she has held since 2017. With a background in engineering and finance, she has accumulated extensive experience at Harley-Davidson and previously worked at Ford Motor Company.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Cheryl Wood serves as the Director of Finance for Powertrain Operations at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the financial management and strategic planning of the company's powertrain division. Her role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives. Cheryl continues to work in the Greater Milwaukee Area.
Previous Positions at Harley-Davidson
Cheryl Wood has a long history with Harley-Davidson, having held multiple roles since 1999. She worked as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for one year, followed by positions such as Cost Engineer, Manager of Product Cost, and Manager of Financial Planning. From 2010 to 2015, she served as Manager of Strategic Planning and Business Development. This extensive experience within the company has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of its operations.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl Wood has a strong educational background in engineering and accounting. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She also holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Additionally, she studied Accounting at Carroll University from 2016 to 2019 and is currently pursuing further studies in Accounting at Regis University.
Experience at Ford Motor Company
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Cheryl Wood worked at Ford Motor Company as a Manufacturing Engineer from 1993 to 1999. This six-year tenure provided her with valuable experience in manufacturing processes and engineering, which she later applied in her roles at Harley-Davidson.